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Saturday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Kai Havertz, Pau Torres, Samuel Umtiti

Saturday's Chelsea transfer talk: Havertz, Torres, Umtiti
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Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Saturday, July 25.

The buildup to the summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Chelsea eye possible reinforcements.

The Blues failed to bring in a single player during the January window, despite seeing their transfer ban cut short by FIFA.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Stamford Bridge.

Saturday morning's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup:


Kalidou Koulibaly refuses to rule out Napoli exit

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in October 2019© Reuters

Kalidou Koulibaly has admitted that he 'cannot promise' that he will end his career at Napoli amid suggestions that the centre-back could be on the move this summer.

The 29-year-old has again been an important figure for his Italian club during the 2019-20 campaign, making 30 appearances in all competitions.

The Senegal international has a contract in Naples until June 2023, but the speculation surrounding his future has gathered pace in recent weeks, with Manchester City thought to be interested in a summer deal.

Koulibaly has conceded that he could be on the move ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, and Manchester United and Chelsea have also both previously been linked with his services.

"I would love to stay at Napoli for life, but I can't make promises," Koulibaly told Radio Kiss Kiss. "I am part of the project and at the end of the season I will speak to the directors. Right now, my mind is 100% on the pitch."

The former Genk youngster is allegedly valued by his current side in the region of £90m, although a recent report claimed that he could be available for £65m this summer.



Leroy Sane 'confirms Kai Havertz transfer to Chelsea'

Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz pictured on July 4, 2020© Reuters

Leroy Sane has suggested that Chelsea are on the brink of securing a deal for Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz.

Weeks after Sane sealed his transfer from Bayern Munich to Manchester City, there is frequent talk of German compatriot Havertz leaving the Bundesliga for the Premier League.

While it has been claimed that the clubs are yet to agree a fee, Sane says that Chelsea have "done a good job" in signing the 21-year-old.

At his official unveiling at Bayern, the big-money arrival said: "I think Germany has always had very good young German players. Many young players get their chance and develop well in the Bundesliga.

"I think that with [Timo] Werner and Havertz, two Germans in one year, Chelsea did a good job."

In a deal which could include add-ons, Leverkusen allegedly want to receive in the region of £90m.


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Valencia planning Kepa Arrizabalaga, David Silva moves?
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