Chelsea transfer news and rumours today: Blues looking to compete for the Argentinian striker

Chelsea begins talks with Southampton star

Chelsea has been reported to have started talks to sign Southampton’s highly-rated midfielder Romeo Lavia in the summer.

Football. London Reports the fact that Chelsea has started discussions with Southampton regarding a summer deal to a former Man City academy product.

Chelsea is identifying Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martnez as one of the top targets for their striker requirements and is putting him on their list of targets for the summer, according to a report from The Times.

The Blues are expected to compete with Real Madrid, who are seeking a replacement for their top striker Karim Benzema.

Chelsea was hit hard in the Onana pursuit

Inter have resisted Chelsea’s attempts to take on goalkeeper Andre Onana, according to Tuttomercatoweb. The two clubs are expected to continue discussions following the Champions League final this weekend.

Blues are expected to receive a PS80m package to support Man Utd-linked Mason Mount

• Mason Mount has just one more year left on his contract in Stamford Bridge but has refused to sign new conditions. It appears that the Red Devils are remaining calm about the situation since Mount is eager to relocate to Old Trafford. However, the biggest issue for Chelsea is their decision on the cost, with the Blues earlier said to be looking for a minimum of PS80m for their academy’s graduate, and of that, PS70m should be the starting point, and PS10m in additions According to an athletic’s David Ornstein ( via Rio Ferdinand’s Youtube Channel FIVE). United aims for an agreement and hopes to reach a deal of PS55m in exchange for his.