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Sunday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Denis Zakaria, Jorginho, John Stones

Sunday's Chelsea transfer talk: Zakaria, Jorginho, Stones
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Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Sunday, July 26.

The buildup to the summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Chelsea eye possible reinforcements.

The Blues failed to bring in a single player during the January window, despite seeing their transfer ban cut short by FIFA.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Stamford Bridge.

Sunday morning's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup:


Chelsea 'confident of Kai Havertz deal even if Champions League bid fails'

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz pictured in February 2020© Reuters

Chelsea are reportedly confident of pulling off a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz this summer even if they are unable to qualify for next season's Champions League.

The Blues are currently fourth in the Premier League table and know that a point against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday afternoon would guarantee themselves a spot in the top four.

A defeat against Nuno Espirito Santo's side would open the door for Leicester City, though, with the Foxes taking on third-placed Manchester United at the King Power Stadium.

Previous reports had suggested that Frank Lampard's side would have to secure Champions League football for next season in order to sign Havertz this summer.

However, according to the Daily Mail, the capital giants are confident of pulling off the deal even if they fail to book a spot in Europe's leading competition for the 2020-21 campaign.

The newspaper claims that Chelsea are determined to make the Germany international their third attacking signing of the summer, having already completed moves for Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner.

Havertz has allegedly already agreed terms on a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge.



Juventus 'hopeful of signing Jorginho in bargain deal'

Jorginho in action for Chelsea on July 22, 2020© Reuters

Juventus are reportedly waiting to see whether Chelsea qualify for next season's Champions League before launching an offer for Jorginho.

The Italy international has been strongly linked with a move to the Old Lady in recent months, with Chelsea thought to be open to the idea of selling him during this summer's transfer window.

According to Tuttosport, Juve are interested in the 28-year-old but will wait to see whether the Blues quality for the 2020-21 Champions League before making an official bid.

The report claims that Juve are of the opinion that it will be 'easier' to sign the midfielder if Frank Lampard's side miss out on Europe's premier competition, meaning that he could be available in a 'bargain' deal.

Chelsea are currently fourth in the Premier League table, one point clear of fifth-placed Leicester City ahead of the final round of top-flight fixtures on Sunday afternoon.

The London giants know that a draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers would be enough to make the top four, but a defeat would open the door for Leicester, who welcome third-placed Manchester United.


More transfer news from Chelsea:

Chelsea 'weighing up summer move for John Stones'
Manchester City centre-back John Stones emerges as a summer transfer target for Chelsea, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Roma interested in Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses
A report claims that Chelsea may get Victor Moses off their books for good this summer as Roma are interested in the Inter Milan loanee. Read more.

Chelsea keeping tabs on Borussia Monchengladbach's Denis Zakaria?
Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria ahead of the start of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United 'ask to be kept in loop over Jan Oblak'
Manchester United reportedly ask the representatives of Jan Oblak to keep them informed of any developments with regards to the future of the Atletico Madrid stopper. Read more.

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