Your Morning Chelsea Digest for Saturday, May 6.
Chelsea send Neymar transfer message after Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed by Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea have been linked with a shock move for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar ahead of the summer transfer window. PSG fans gathered outside his house and chanted, „Neymar, shut up!”
The Brazilian’s agents are said to be in contact with Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United to update them on developments over his future at PSG, with Newcastle United also thought to be interested.
Former Chelsea and Liverpool defender Glenn Johnson would love to see Neymar play in the Premier League but has concerns over a move for the 31-year-old from the Blues.
speaks GGRecon, Johnson said: “We want to see the best players in the world in the Premier League. I want to see him [Neymar] Here I am playing week in, week out, but I don’t believe it’s really going to happen.”
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Todd Bohli has already held a Neymar transfer meeting with Paris Saint-Germain amid Chelsea links.
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has already held meetings with Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi over a move for Neymar. The French giants tried to sell the 31-year-old winger last summer and are ready to try and move him again ahead of next season.
According to ESPN and RMC Sport Reporter Julian LawrenceBohli has already met Al-Khelaifi 'a few times’ in the past year to talk about Neymar and the possibility of bringing him to Stamford Bridge.
Lawrence added that he did not know if a deal was still possible as the Brazilian was still recovering from ankle surgery and Neymar had missed PSG’s last 10 games with the Ligue 1 champions. Expires till 2025.
Lawrence said: “With Neymar, they are [PSG] They tried to sell him last summer and will try to sell him again this summer. We know Chelsea owner Todd Bohli has met PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi a few times to talk about Neymar and the possibility of bringing him to Chelsea.
„I don’t know if it’s possible because Neymar is recovering from ankle surgery and has signed a big deal with PSG. So I don’t know if it’s possible for Chelsea, but we know it’s only the Premier. The league, right now, can buy Neymar.
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Victor Osimhen issues firm response to transfer speculation as Chelsea face Napoli’s £100m demand
Napoli star Victor Osimhen has given a firm answer to questions about his future following the Italian side’s Serie A title triumph. The Nigeria international has scored 27 goals and provided 5 assists in 34 games this season with Chelsea and Manchester United both keen to sign the 24-year-old this summer.
Todd Boehly is set to overhaul the senior squad after the 2022/23 campaign with a number of players looking to add world-class reinforcements in key positions. United are said to be prioritizing a move for Randall Kolo Mwani ahead of Osimhen – giving Chelsea a huge boost in their pursuit of the Napoli striker.
The Italian side are set to demand a fee in the region of £100million for Osimhen. His contract expires in 2025. The Nigerian has been one of the best finishers in Europe this season and has all the attributes to thrive in the Premier League. League gave him his height, speed and physicality.
The 24-year-old led Luciano Spalletti’s side to a 1-1 draw against Udinese – moving them 16 points clear of second-placed Lazio with five games left to play this term.
Minutes after Napoli won their first Serie A title in 33 years, Osimhen was asked about his future, to which he replied: „It’s not the right time to discuss my future. I want to enjoy this incredible title. I can’t wait. To go back to Napoli and hug the fans – I’m so excited for them.” I’m glad.”
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