Here are the latest Premier League headlines for Saturday, June 25.
Chelsea to shake things up
Todd Boehly will attempt to shake up Chelsea's summer transfer business through a series of US-style player trade deals, the PA news agency understands. Chelsea's new supremo has already put the wheels in motion on a major administrative overhaul at Stamford Bridge, acting as interim sporting director this summer.
And Chelsea's new co-controlling owner and chairman will explore a number of player swaps to freshen up the Blues squad. Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech are among those who can leave west London this summer, it is understood.
Chelsea have been encouraged by Juventus towards a move for long-term defensive target Matthijs De Ligt, and Germany forward Werner could be offered in a part exchange deal. Werner has failed to hit his Bundesliga heights at Chelsea but still remains a squad and fan favourite due to his hard-working attitude and upbeat demeanour.
Chelsea are thought to be willing to let the 26-year-old depart this summer however, provided a deal can be struck to suit all parties. Juventus would demand up to 100million euros in a straight cash sale for De Ligt, but Chelsea would not entertain such a high fee.
Hakim Ziyech could be another to be included in a potential swap deal, but AC Milan are understood to have revived their previous interest in the Morocco winger. The former Ajax star has struggled to impose himself on Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea, having been among those players Frank Lampard had wanted to build his attacking set-up around.
Chelsea's new chiefs Boehly and Clearlake Capital have wasted no time in refreshing the Blues' off-field structure. The 48-year-old Boehly has taken the short-term helm as sporting director, and that means he will oversee all transfer negotiations.
Boehly has also replaced Bruce Buck as Chelsea chairman, with director Marina Granovskaia having departed Stamford Bridge too. The Blues will search for a new sporting director in tandem with carrying out summer transfer business, but new playing recruits are the clear priority.
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Forest land Nigerian striker
Nottingham Forest have stepped up their preparations for a first Premier League season since 1999 with the signing of Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi. The 24-year-old moves to the City Ground from Bundesliga side Union Berlin on a five-year deal for a club-record fee reported to be around £17million.
Awoniyi, who scored 20 goals in 43 games in all competitions in his last season in Germany, becomes Forest's first senior signing since gaining promotion back to the Premier League.
Forest head coach Steve Cooper said: "There's been a lot of interest in Taiwo from other Premier League clubs and other clubs across Europe, so we're delighted that he's chosen Nottingham Forest. Our recruitment and coaching teams have been monitoring his progress closely over the last few months. He's a player who we really believe in and we look forward to him going on to fulfil his potential and become a top Premier League striker with Nottingham Forest."
Brighton land Adingra
Brighton have signed Ivorian striker Simon Adingra on a four-year contract. The 20-year-old arrives from Danish Superliga club FC Nordsjaelland, for whom he has played since January 2020.
Adingra, a product of Ghana's Right To Dream Academy, scored 10 goals in 33 appearances last season. Brighton technical director David Weir said: "We're delighted to welcome Simon to the club. He's an exciting young player who has had a terrific start to his career in Denmark.
"He's a creative offensive player who can play on both sides and is very good in one-on-one situations. He's a talented young player who we've had an eye on for a while, and we're looking forward to helping him with his development."
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