Today’s Chelsea transfer news.
A round up of today’s biggest Chelsea transfer news from around the web…
Man United join Callejon chase
Manchester United could provide Chelsea with competition for the signing of Napoli winger Jose Callejon this summer, according to sources in Spain, with the Red Devils considering the former Real Madrid man as an alternative to Barcelona’s Pedro, who may be too expensive at £23m.
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Salah joins AS Roma on loan
Chelsea have completed a deal for Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah to move to Serie A giants AS Roma on loan, it has been confirmed. The former FC Basel wide-man impressed on loan at Fiorentina last season but has been unable to break into Jose Mourinho’s first-team.
Terry taps up Stones
According to the Daily Star, Chelsea captain John Terry has been speaking to Everton youngster John Stones this summer about a possible move to Stamford Bridge, much to the anger of Toffees boss Roberto Martinez.
Arsenal lead Romagnoli chase
Arsenal are currently ahead of Chelsea in the running to sign talented young Roma defender Alessio Romagnoli, according to the Daily Star, though with the Blues chasing Stones in that position, it remains to be seen if the Italian starlet is a priority target for Mourinho.
Terry still best in the world
Speaking to BBC Sport, former Chelsea boss Ruud Gullit has hailed Blues skipper John Terry as the best defender in the world, with the former England man enjoying one of his best seasons last term.