Your Chelsea morning transfer round-up on Monday, June 12.
Hojlund claim
Rasmus Hojlund, who has been compared to Erling Haaland in the past, has revealed his stance on a potential move to Chelsea and Manchester United this summer. The 20-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League following his impressive performances for Atalanta.
In an interview with the Danish media during the international break, Hojlund responded to speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford. As quoted by Football Italia, he said: "It is a huge club, so I must have done something right if it’s rumoured they want me.
"We have to see what happens. From what we all hear, I imagine a lot could happen to quite a few strikers this summer, as many clubs are looking for a number nine.
"Something will definitely happen there, and then we’ll have to wait and see if I am included in it. I am very happy to be with Atalanta and we have qualified for Europe, so now we have to wait and see."
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Mbappe decision made
According to Sky News, Kylian Mbappe could be set to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
The French superstar has told the club that he won't discuss extending the option in his contract for an extra year up to 2025, and the Ligue 1 side do not want to lose him on a free transfer next summer, meaning it is likely he will be sold.
Raya hijacking
Chelsea seem prepared to hijack Tottenham for the signing of David Raya as either side look to further bolster their options between the sticks. The 27-year-old goalkeeper has been heavily linked with an exit from Brentford this summer – and the Bees' technical director has given him the green light to leave.
football.london understands that Raya is one of several targets identified by Spurs as they look to replace Hugo Lloris this summer. And, according to the Evening Standard, Chelsea and Manchester United are keeping tabs on the situation too while it remains to be seen whether Tottenham can reach an agreement.
Brentford are said to have given the Spaniard the green light leave, but it could cost at least £40million to acquire his signature.
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Barcelona claim
Frenkie de Jong has teased a potential exit from Barcelona in the summer transfer window. The Dutch midfielder was heavily linked with a switch to the Premier League last year, but remained at the Camp Nou for the 2022/23 campaign.
football.london reported last summer that Chelsea liked the idea of signing De Jong and they were even confident of securing his signature. But, despite a dispute over his contract with the Catalan side, the Netherlands international decided to stay and he's since played an integral role in the club's recent success.
The 26-year-old is under contract until 2026 with Barcelona but due to the club's ongoing financial difficulties - many players are at risk of being sold this summer. Speaking to TV3 ahead of the El Clasico in March, De Jong reiterated his desire to remain at Barcelona for 'many years'.
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