Thursday 10am done deal by Chelsea plus other transfer updates

All eyes are Thomas Tuchel especially after he promised to ‘make’ a squad that opponents will fear facing. We really want to see what he is capable of doing in the transfer market. For another time, the Blues will have reasons to respect Frank Lampard for bringing quality players to Stamford Bridge. A failure in the transfer window will surely mean disappointments to most Chelsea fans.

I think Achraf Hakimi will be the 1st transfer we will complete this window out of our list of targets. 50-60 million Euros plus a player/players is all that is needed by Inter Milan too.

1. Besiktas have seen a loan bid for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham knocked back. Chelsea reportedly want £40m for the striker which would price them out. (Mirror)2. Chelsea are in pole position to sign Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish. The Blues will need to pay £100m to complete a deal for the 25-year-old, who is also on the radar of both Manchester clubs. (Mirror)3. Mikel Arteta is a huge fan of James Maddison and the player is a target for Arsenal. Chelsea are also interested if they lose Hakim Ziyech to AC Milan.4. One more suitor appears for Saul Niguez. The Atletico Madrid midfielder will be one of the prized pieces in the summer transfer window. According to Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea also lined up for the player.5. Chelsea are hoping their pursuit of Erling Haaland will help build upon their current relationship with Borussia Dortmund with hope of landing Jude Bellingham in the future. Chelsea already have a great working relationship with Dortmund having completed the Pulisic deal and Michy loan.6. Chelsea are in pole position for Villarreal left-back Alfonso Pedraza and have been following him with close interest for some time. The player has a €35m release clause but is also attracting interest from Napoli.