Here is your Chelsea transfer roundup on Monday, January 2.
January deal 'confirmed'
Chelsea have sealed the signing of French defender Benoit Badiashile in the January transfer window, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The deal is said to be worth £33.6million with add-ons included, with the medical set to go ahead today after not featuring for Monaco.
Manager Graham Potter was quizzed on the signing of the youngster, but refused to comment before any deal was fully confirmed.
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£100m Leao swap deal
Chelsea are willing to compete to sign Rafael Leao from AC Milan this January, according to reports, but to secure his services a transfer could cost upwards of £100million, with £105million bids expected to be launched. The Blues may be in some trouble though as rivals Manchester City are said to be interested.
A report from Calciomercato claims that Pep Guardiola is eyeing a swap deal for the Portugal international that could see Jack Grealish moving the other way, despite the forward signing for £100million himself two years ago.
Lukaku admission
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has admitted that he wants to stay at Inter Milan in the future, having rejoined the Nerazzurri on loan in the summer. The Belgian told Sky: "I hope to stay at Inter also in the future. I want to continue here as I love this club, we will speak to Chelsea in order to find a solution.
"Todd Boehly decided to let me leave after I told him the truth about my relationship with Tuchel."
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