Deadline Day Live: Chelsea Transfer News From 2016 Summer Window - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
It’s the transfer deadline day and Chelsea are expected to be busy on the final day of the transfer window.
Here, we’re bringing you all the major Chelsea transfer news in the form of live blog / commentary covering the final few hours of the 2016 summer transfer window.
You’ll be able to catch all the latest transfers news and updates today on Soccerlens and on Twitter.
CHELSEA TRANSFER NEWS: LIVE!
9.10 am – We will be keeping a close eye on several deals today. Marcos Alonso is likely to complete his move from Fiorentina today. There is also a reported interest in PSG defender David Luiz. Plus, a lot of Chelsea players could go out on loan today.
9.20 am – Marcos Alonso follows Chelsea on Twitter
This is probably the biggest hint that the transfer will definitely happen today. The Fiorentina defender has started following Chelsea FC on twitter.
9:25 am: Christian Atsu will join Newcastle United today
The Chelsea winger was spotted with his agent at the St. James’ Park last night. He has undergone a medical at the Tyneside and will complete his transfer today.
Long day, long night at the toon. Official announcement to follow. #nufc #newcastle #geordieland #DeadlineDay http://pic.twitter.com/20sk5tveC6
— Saif Rubie (@saifpr) August 30, 2016
His agent has posted a picture on social media of him with the player on the pitch at St James’ Park.
9:30 am: Will Chelsea sign David Luiz?
The Blues have made a formal bid to sign their former defender, according to French publication L’Equipe, thought to be in the region of €41m.
Luiz has dropped down the pecking orders behind Thiago Silva and Marquinhos at PSG, but Unai Emery wants him to be a part of the squad.
According to French daily Le Parisien, negotiation is ongoing between all parties, but in all probability, PSG will not sell Luiz on the deadline day without finding a proper replacement.
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