In this live update blog, ChelseaFC365 will bring you all the latest updates as they happen from deadline day. Chelsea are expected to pursue a defensive midfielder and complete a deal for Aubameyang which will see Marcos Alonso finally get his move the other way to Barca.
Other than that, it remains to be seen what could happen, one thing is for certain, the transfer window deadline can throw up shocks and you can be assured that agents around the world will desperately be offering their clients to top clubs such as Chelsea in order to try and get a move.
Could we see Chelsea also enter the market for a winger if they receive a surprise bid for Hakim Ziyech or even Christian Pulisic?
Updates will now begin below time stamped :
Thursday 1st September, Deadline Day!
11PM : WINDOW CLOSED ❌ Thanks to everyone for following this live blog and I hope you have enjoyed all the updates 🤝
10:30PM : Aubameyang is DONE and has signed the contracts, says Fabrizio Romano
9:52Pm : SOURCES : I understand that Depay interest was more driven by his agent trying to find a club solution, rather than Chelsea being interested, Chelsea’s window is OVER ❌
9PM : All contracts signed for the Zakaria deal, it’s DONE, per Fabrizio Romano.
8:43PM : Auba’s intermediary is working on Depay to Chelsea, Depay is keen to join Chelsea, via Nathan Gissing.
7:17PM: Aubameyang has just arrived in London to complete his medical, via Nathan Gissing.
7:14PM : EXCLUSIVE! Batshuayi is joining Nottingham Forest, as per Fabrizio Romano again.
7:10PM : Chelsea’s buy option for Zakaria is set to be at £30m, as per Fabrizio Romano.
6:59PM : Liverpool tried to sign Zakaria last night and made an enquiry but they decided for Arthur, as per Di Marzio.
6:45PM : AGREEMENT between Chelsea & Juventus found for Zakaria, loan with option to buy, per David Ornstein.
6:10PM : EXCLUSIVE from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea asked for Zakaria on loan with an option to buy, it’s advanced negotiations.
5PM : Chelsea are believed to have sold Billy Gilmour in the region of £9m, according to Times reporter Tom Roddy.
4:40PM : Chelsea have agreed a deal with Brighton for Billy Gilmour, per Mike McGrath.
4:30PM : Updates on Chelsea midfield from Fabrizio Romano : No negotiations for Sangare, nothing on Zakaria to Chelsea either, later we will know more on Chelsea’s midfield.
3:45PM : Thread update on Alvarez, not looking good at the moment…
3:25PM : After Todd Boehly not allowing Billy Gilmour to leave on a permanent earlier in the day, talks have just started progressing for a deal to Brighton, according to Charlie Parker Turner.
1:54PM : Aubameyang to Chelsea is a HERE WE GO! Auba is flying to London around 5pm, per Fabrizio Romano of course.
1:28PM : Barcelona and Chelsea have been talking about Depay aswell, according to Gerard Romero.
12:55PM : Aubameyang has been given permission to fly to London, per David Ornstein
12:42PM : Aubameyang is CLOSING IN on Chelsea, agreement in principle for £12m + Alonso, he is prepared to fly to London once final details are resolved, per Fabrizio Romano.
11AM : Some updates on outgoings, Kenedy is about to join Vallodoid on loan and Mbuyamba has gone back to Netherlands 🇳🇱
9:49AM : Chelsea’s move for Arsen Zakharyn is now OFF, the talented midfielder has a RC of £12.5m but the FA are currently blocking the move from happening. Source – Nathan Gissing.
9:40AM : Edson Alvarez choses not to train with Ajax because he wants a move to Chelsea and his head is in London, reports Mike Verweij.
8AM : Aubameyang moving closer according to David Ornstein who states Chelsea have offered €7.5m + Marcos Alonso. Confidence a deal will finally get done today after a lot of negotiating.
2:22AM : I don’t know how I’m still awake but Fabrizio Romano has just reported that Barca and Chelsea are confident to reach an agreement for Auba & Alonso swap + Cash, last bid being discussed in these hours is £10m + Alonso.
Wednesday 31st August :
11:45 PM : Sangare is now staying at PSV due to PSV selling Cody Gakpo. This is coming from a reliable PSV reporter Rik Elfrink.
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