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 Christopher Nkunku hands Thomas Tuchel transfer update as Chelsea challenge PSG to defender deal All the latest Chelsea transfer rumours as Thomas Tuchel prepares for a busy summer transfer window Chelsea are set to have one of the busiest summer transfer windows in the top-flight with Todd Boehly no doubt being handed a long to-do list by Thomas Tuchel. New defenders, midfielders and forwards are all on the wish list if the Blues are to close the gap on Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. That is, in part, due to a looming exodus at Stamford Bridge too with Antonio Rudiger already completing his free transfer to Real Madrid while Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso could all be on the move too. A number of big names have been linked with moves to Stamford Bridge but no deals have got over the lines at the time of writing. With that in mind, football.london looks at all the latest rumours from west London. READ MORE: Todd Boehly c

Romelu Lukaku is hoping to force through a return to Inter Milan from Chelsea this summer. Senior sources at both clubs are convinced the striker wants to quit Stamford Bridge after a disappointing season and return to Italy. Following the broadcast of the now infamous interview with Sky Italia at the end of December, in which Lukaku stated he was “not happy” at Chelsea and talked up the prospect of one day returning to Inter, it is understood that he initially resolved to stay and make a success of the club-record £97.5million move. However the 29-year-old, whose form has not significantly improved and who has struggled to impress head coach Thomas Tuchel, now appears determined to leave and is hoping that a move can be agreed. If a deal can be agreed it is likely to be a season-long loan with an option to buy with Lukaku’s lawyer, Sebastien Ledure, believed to be prepared to lead the negotiations. Lukaku’s agent is Federico Pastorello, who brokered the move to Inter from Manche

 Eden Hazard makes Real Madrid transfer admission after securing Chelsea £15m windfall Real Madrid secured their 14th Champions League title on Saturday night and Eden Hazard made an admission the following day. Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard has confirmed that he will be staying in the Spanish capital next season despite rumours linking him with a summer transfer. Chelsea were reportedly interested in bringing the Belgian back to Stamford Bridge after a disappointing start to life in La Liga but any hope of that happening has now vanished. Carlo Ancelotti led Madrid to their 14th Champions League title on Saturday night, a Vinicius Jr goal enough to beat Liverpool 1-0 in Paris. Despite only making the bench for the clash, it was enough to earn Hazard his first Champions League winners medal having joined Chelsea shortly after their heroics against Bayern Munich in 2012. Hazard left Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2019 for just over £100 million but his time in Spain has been hampered

Christopher Nkunku drops Chelsea transfer hint as Thomas Tuchel's attacking challenge clear The RB Leipzig forward has given an update on his future after being linked with Chelsea RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku has dropped a hint over his future this summer after speculation has grown over a potential exit from the Bundesliga club after being voted player of the year. Football.london understands Chelsea remain interested in signing Nkunku from Leipzig this summer, having scouted the forward during the 2021/22 campaign. Nkunku scored 35 goals in 51 appearances last season for Leipzig, 20 in the Bundesliga Speaking on his future as the German club aims to tie him down to a new contract Nkunku said: “Paris is my home, my favourite club. I don’t close any doors. Everything is possible in football. READ MORE:'The world wants him!' - Thierry Henry could persuade Todd Boehly to land £64m Chelsea transfer “It's nice to have the biggest clubs in the world interested in

  Chelsea's new co-owner is worth £3bn and owns his own Florida animal park with two tigers Chelsea fans are getting to know more about their new owners as Todd Boehly's £4.25billion takeover is nearly complete, with one of his business partners renowned for his collection of animals   Chelsea fans are preparing to welcome their new owners with Todd Boehly's £4.25billion takeover set to go through in the coming days, with Mark Walter is one of the lesser known quantities from the American's consortium. Walter, a billionaire philanthropist and co-owner with Boehly of the American baseball team LA Dodgers, has joined his business partner in buying the Blues as they move on from Roman Abramovich after 19 years under the Russian's ownership in west London. They are joined by Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss in acquiring the Premier League outfit, with the deal set to be completed imminently. But there are more than a few quirky characteristics about Walte

 Chelsea handed huge Ousmane Dembele transfer boost after PSG decision as Tuchel eyes reunion The Blues have previously been linked with a move for the Barcelona winger, with his contract nearing expiration Chelsea have been handed a boost in their chances to sign Ousmane Dembele this summer as PSG have reportedly turned down the opportunity. It comes as the Frenchman is set to become a free agent in the summer. The 25-year-old was previously linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January, with reports claiming that there had been talks over a transfer with his deal running down. That never materialised, however Thomas Tuchel may have been handed a chance to sign him in the upcoming window. The German coach is set for a huge summer ahead of him, admitting that his side needs a rebuild rather than strengthening. “We are rebuilding, not improving the squad. We are rebuilding. This is always challenging, but we are up for the challenge.” READ MORE: Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: D

SPORT: Tuchel worried about Chelsea falling further behind Man City and Liverpool   Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola are competing for the Premier League title, with Chelsea in third under Thomas Tuchel. Thomas Tuchel admits he is already concerned about closing the gap on Liverpool and Manchester City next season with the sale of the club to American billionaire Todd Boehly still to be officially rubber-stamped. Chelsea’s future plans remain uncertain due to the sense of flux around Stamford Bridge regarding the takeover from Roman Abramovich, with the club effectively under a transfer ban until the sale goes through. Tuchel met Boehly for lunch last week and the American was present again for Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Leicester. And although the transaction is edging closer to completion, the German admits Chelsea are playing catch-up to their rivals. “The top teams like Liverpool bought top players in the winter to make their squad

 OPINION Chelsea to reignite Casemiro interest to avoid unrealistic £150m Declan Rice transfer demand Chelsea are in desperate need of a new midfielder but are they capable of getting Declan Rice? Casemiro is the next best option Chelsea are in desperate need of attempting a rebuild with Thomas Tuchel leading the line. Their new owners will be tasked with a hefty job of ensuring that all the squad's needs are being met. The list of players needed is longer than it should be for a club that recently spent over £300 million in the last two summer transfer windows. In fact, the request for a rebuild is rather comical. Despite the focus on Chelsea's defence, the Blues have been needing a shakeup in midfield. Declan Rice and Aurelien Tchouameni have been linked with Chelsea for over a year now. Rice has become a resident Chelsea transfer request, whilst Tchouameni has not been on the radar for as long. With David Moyes posing a ridiculously high price tag for his club captain, going