Chelsea’s revamp continues as Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly set to join
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The summer transfer window is here, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Chelsea, Koulibaly near deal
Chelsea are set to complete the £34 million transfer of Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly on a five-year deal, according to Sky Sports Italy.
The 31-year-old centre-back has already agreed to personal terms, with the move set to be finalised as soon as Wednesday. The Senegal international, who is out of contract in 2023, is considered by Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel as the perfect replacement for Antonio Rudiger, who has since joined Real Madrid.
Koulibaly isn’t the only defender linked to Chelsea, with negotiations continuing with Manchester City for the return of Nathan Ake to Stamford Bridge. Sources previously told ESPN that Ake is open to re-joining the club where he came through the ranks as a 15-year-old from Feyenoord. One source suggested City are seeking around £50 million for Ake’s transfer.
Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling is also set to fly out to Los Angeles and be unveiled as the Blues latest signing following a completed medical in London, reports the Mirror. The 27-year-old is set to join his new teammates on their preseason tour of the United States on Wednesday.
Sterling is expected to move from Manchester City for a figure in the region of £45m plus add-ons. Sources have told ESPN that Sterling’s wages at Chelsea will surpass those of N’Golo Kante, the club’s top earner on £290,000-a-week.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Renato Sanches is confident he will secure a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, according to Sky Sports Germany. The 24-year-old has been linked with AC Milan for months after refusing to extend his contract expiring in 2023 with
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