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Chelsea [2] - 2 Bournemouth - Reece James 90‎+‎5‎'‎

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[Fabrizio Romano] Understand Renato Veiga’s now rejecting permanent move away from Chelsea. He’s only keen on a loan move in January to join another top club to play for 6 months as CB, with BVB leading the race. Renato insists he doesn’t want to leave Chelsea on permanent deal.

[David Ornstein] Gabriel Jesus set for long spell out with suspected ACL rupture. Further specialist reviews on 27yo striker planned today to establish full extent. Arsenal open to doing business - overseas loans seem most likely route for #AFC at present

[Plettenberg] EXCL | FC Bayern want to sign Christopher #Nkunku immediately! Bayern have already reached a full verbal agreement with Nkunku on a top long-term contract. All terms are agreed. Nkunku wants to join Bayern right away. Regardless of Mathys #Tel, Nkunku is Bayern’s top transfer target

[Plettenberg] EXCL | FC Bayern want to sign Christopher #Nkunku immediately! Bayern have already reached a full verbal agreement with Nkunku on a top long-term contract. All terms are agreed. Nkunku wants to join Bayern right away. Regardless of Mathys #Tel, Nkunku is Bayern’s top transfer target

[Plettenberg] Being told clearly that Christopher #Nkunku wants to join FC Bayern! Talks are ongoing, but it’s still an early stage. However, some parties have doubts about whether this swap deal can be completed by February 3rd. Additionally, much will depend on Mathys #Tel’s decision.

[David Ornstein]Chelsea enquire over deal to sign Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich. No guarantee it happens but #CFC interest in 19yo forward long-standing + contact made. Separately #FCBayern exploring move for Christopher Nkunku

[Matt Law] Chelsea first asked about Tel in the summer. Have enquired again and it’s believed Bayern may have an interest in Nkunku. No swap discussed at this stage. Given any encouragement, it’s likely Chelsea would follow up enquiry with a bid for Tel.

[Fabrizio Romano] More on Mathys Tel and Chelsea story. Bayern and Chelsea held initial talks about possible swap deal, with players being discussed. Bayern asked for Christopher Nkunku situation at Chelsea, as BILD reported. Nothing advanced/close yet but initial talks took place.

[Fabrizio Romano] More on Mathys Tel and Chelsea story. Bayern and Chelsea held initial talks about possible swap deal, with players being discussed. Bayern asked for Christopher Nkunku situation at Chelsea, as BILD reported. Nothing advanced/close yet but initial talks took place.

[Christian Falk] FC Chelsea have asked FC Bayern for a transfer for Mathys Tel. Our Information: Chelsea offered Christopher Nkunku (27) for a swap deal

[Fabrizio Romano] EXCL: Chelsea held talks about Mathys Tel with Bayern in the recent days, early stages of contacts to be informed on his situation.

[Fabrizio Romano] EXCL: Chelsea held talks about Mathys Tel with Bayern in the recent days, early stages of contacts to be informed on his situation. Tel spoke to Kompany 10 days ago as he wants to succeed at Bayern; while Chelsea asked for info on Mathys during talks with the German club.

[Fabrice Hawkins] Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG, just a matter of time! Today's discussions between Naples and Paris have allowed us to make good progress. Transfer of around 70M € + bonus. Contract until 2029. Details are still to be finalized, particularly regarding the payment terms.

[Fabrizio Romano] Renato Veiga, expected to leave Chelsea as club opened the doors to permanent exit — not loan. Chelsea want around €30m for Veiga to leave accomodating his request to go and play as CB, not as LB. Full agreement Borussia Dortmund-Veiga on contract/project, in place.

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[Patrick Berger] Understand the valuation gap between #BVB and Chelsea is not significant. #CFC prefer a permanent transfer for the talented centre-back or a loan with an obligation to buy. The initial asking price is around €20m. Dortmund, however, favor a loan with an option to buy.

[Nizaar Kinsella] There’s not a huge valuation gap between Chelsea and Dortmund but will take some negotiating still.

[Matt Law] Chelsea value Renato Veiga at more than £20 million and are adamant he will only leave the club on a permanent transfer this month.

[Fabrizio Romano] Chelsea are currently only opening the doors to Renato Veiga’s exit on a permanent deal. He’s pushing for new chapter to play centre back on regular basis. Borussia Dortmund agreed with Veiga; Chelsea also received approaches from top clubs in Italy, France and PL sides.

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