Chelsea have no real interest in signing Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain this summer time, regardless of rising hypothesis across the Italian goalkeeper’s future. Donnarumma is within the closing 12 months of his contract, and Softfootball understands that the Italian goalie is reluctant to increase his keep at PSG.
The Blues, nonetheless, seem content material with Robert Sánchez, significantly after his spectacular exhibiting on the Membership World Cup. Internally, the membership continues to again Sánchez, however doubts stay following a season plagued by pricey errors and inconsistent distribution.
Chelsea’s earlier try to lure Mike Maignan from AC Milan is seen as proof that the door stays open for change between the posts.
In additional concrete developments, Chelsea are making ready a brand new long-term deal for Marc Cucurella. The Spanish full-back, who was the membership’s most-used outfield participant final season with 54 appearances, has firmly gained over the teaching workers and is taken into account central to Enzo Maresca’s tactical plans.
Whereas stories not too long ago linked Cucurella with a possible transfer to Al-Nassr, Chelsea sources insist there have been no talks, and the participant is targeted on staying. The membership sees Cucurella as a long-term asset however can be conscious of the bodily toll his workload may take, particularly with Champions League commitments returning this season.
Sports activities Journalist and Switch Professional Fabrizio Romano, reported by way of his official X deal with that the blues wish to supply the Spanish fullback a brand new deal and wrap up the signing of Jorrel Hato.
He wrote:
“EXCL: Chelsea plan to supply new deal to Marc Cucurella, key a part of the long run challenge.
“Al Nassr hyperlinks not confirmed, no talks as #CFC see Cucurella as essential participant.
“Jorrel Hato can be again up at LB and likewise key addition as centre again.”
That consciousness has influenced Chelsea’s push to finalize a deal for Ajax’s Jorrel Hato. The 18-year-old, who can function at each left-back and centre-back, is seen as important squad depth to ease stress on Cucurella and solidify the defensive position.
With depth in midfield already coated via the likes of Caicedo, Palmer, and Fernández, Chelsea’s recruitment is now targeted on plugging the few remaining gaps, and left-back is close to the highest of that checklist.
