Welcome to Absolute Chelsea’s live blog where you can follow the latest Blues news as the transfer window comes to a close this evening (Thursday 1 September) at 11pm (BST).
Chelsea have already made seven summer signings following Wednesday's arrival of Wesley Fofana from Leicester City. He has joined Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Gabriel Slonina (returned to Chicago Fire on loan), Carney Chukwuemeka and Marc Cucurella at the club.
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Thomas Tuchel is ready to add to his midfield after recent injury and fitness problems that has left N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffering issues, and approaches have been made for Ajax’s Edson Alvarez and PSV’s Ibrahim Sangare.
A new attacker is wanted on the final day of the window. Talks continue for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but it remains to be seen whether Chelsea will be able to agree a fee with Barcelona.
With Deadline Day underway, Absolute Chelsea has you covered with all of the news as it happens.
Here’s all the latest Chelsea news and transfer news on Thursday 1st September 2022 as the summer window comes to a close (refresh for updates):
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OFFICIAL: Marcos Alonso leaves Chelsea by mutual consent
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OFFICIAL: Dennis Zakaria joins on season-long loan
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OFFICIAL: Aubameyang to wear no.9 shirt
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OFFICIAL: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang completes two-year deal to Chelsea
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OFFICIAL: Billy Gilmour joins Brighton on four-year deal in a deal rising to £10 million
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23:28 - Marcos Alonso has Chelsea contract terminated
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23:06 - Michy Batshuayi's move is OFF
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23:00 - THE 2022 SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW HAS CLOSED
Deal sheets can be submitted. Chelsea are still waiting on several deals to go through, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Denis Zakaria's arrivals, as well as Billy Gilmour's exit.
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22:47 - Michy Batshuayi to Forest potentially off
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OFFICIAL: Kenedy has left Chelsea and signed for Real Valladolid on a permanent basis.
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22:05 - Memphis Depay confirms Barcelona stay
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OFFICIAL: Harvey Vale has signed a new three-year contract at Chelsea until 2025 and joins Hull City on season-long loan
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21:56 - Memphis Depay Chelsea move won't happen
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21:17 - Billy Gilmour passes Brighton medical
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OFFICIAL: Leyton Orient have signed Jayden Wareham on a season-long loan
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20:47 - Batshuayi to end Chelsea spell
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20:44 - Late move for Memphis Depay
Claims in Spain suggest an intermediary is working on a deal, with Memphis Depay keen on a move.
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20:36 - Aubameyang is in London
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19:56 - Some departing academy news
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19:44 - Denis Zakaria arrives for his Chelsea medical
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19:42 - Huge Harvey Vale contract and transfer news
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19:21 - Brendan Rodgers comments on Wesley Fofana's Leicester City exit and farewell after Chelsea move
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19:16 - Batshuayi to Forest as Aubameyang lands in London
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19:12 - Details of Denis Zakaria's move to Chelsea
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OFFICIAL: Ethan Ampadu joins Spezia on loan
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18:47 - Chelsea agree deal with Juventus for Denis Zakaria
Chelsea have agreed to sign Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria on a season-long loan, according to David Ornstein,
He is undergoing a medical in Turin. Personal terms are not a problem. It includes an option to buy.
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18:13 - Memphis Depay 'offered' Chelsea deal as Blues approach Juventus for Denis Zakaria
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17:56 - Chelsea are busy behind the scenes looking for another midfielder
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OFFICIAL: Dujon Sterling has joined Stoke City on a season-long loan
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16:41 - Brighton agree Billy Gilmour fee with Chelsea
Reports suggest it is a £9 million fee Brighton will pay, according to the Times.
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16:39 - Ibrahim Sangare set to stay at PSV
Unless Chelsea make a huge offer, Sangare will remain a PSV player.
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16:37 - Gilmour and Gordon updates
Billy Gilmour is closing in a move to Brighton, while Chelsea had a late bid turned down by Everton for Anthony Gordon.
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16:21 - Frenkie de Jong stays at Barcelona amid Chelsea interest
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OFFICIAL: Xavier Simons joins Hull City on a season-long loan
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15:55 - Aubameyang arrives at Barcelona's training ground to say goodbye
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15:41 - OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Dynamo / Arsen Zakharyan
"On August 25, FC Dynamo received an offer from the English football club Chelsea regarding the transfer of midfielder Arsen Zakharyan. The interest of one of the strongest clubs in the world to the graduate of our club academy is a high assessment of the quality of training of young football players of Dynamo and Arsene's playing progress.
"For several days, there were substantive negotiations between Dynamo and Chelsea, in which our club took a constructive position. However, due to a number of technical reasons beyond our control, it is not possible to transfer the player to this summer transfer window. Nevertheless, our club remains open to proposals that will suit Dynamo and the player.
"At the moment, the parties have decided that Arsene will continue to play for Dynamo."
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15:35 - Alvarez told he isn't allowed to join Chelsea
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14:48 - Attentions turning to Edson Alvarez
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14:31 - Update from Arsen Zakharyan's agent
"To date, it is impossible to close the transfer of Zakharyan in the summer transfer window. This transfer is not frozen until winter, but it is possible. Now we are still working to ensure that Dynamo can get money from Chelsea."
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14:25 - Kenedy to leave Chelsea on permanent basis
Kenedy will sign a five-year deal at Real Valladolid, according to reports.
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13:55 - HERE WE GO: AUBAMEYANG TO CHELSEA!
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13:49 - Memphis Depay latest - no advanced talks
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13:34 - Depay to Chelsea?
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13:16 - Breakthrough for Arsen Zakharyan
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13:08 - Aubameyang to Chelsea green light!
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12:43 - Aubameyang to Chelsea... getting closer!
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12:09 - Personal terms agreed for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
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OFFICIAL: Xavier Mbuyamba has left Chelsea to join FC Volendam on a permanent deal.
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11:36 - The show goes on!
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11:30 - Batshuayi gaining interest from Turkey
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11:06 - Updates on Aubameyang, Leao and Alvarez
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11:04 - A blow for Chelsea
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11:01 - Big contract news for Chelsea regarding Mason Mount and Reece James
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10:51 - Leao to Chelsea unlikely
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10:36 - Aubameyang flight to London scheduled
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10:15 - Aubameyang's flight to London planned ahead of Chelsea medical
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10:13 - Claims of a huge Rafael Leao bid rejected
Reports in Spain suggest AC Milan have rejected a €100 million offer from Chelsea for Rafael Leao.
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10:06 - Alvarez 'perfect fit' for Chelsea
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09:51 - FA blocking Arsen Zakharyan’s Chelsea move
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09:48 - Alvarez pushing for Chelsea move
As reported by Mike Verweij, Edson Alvarez has not trained with Ajax on Thursday and told the club, again, of his desire to join Thomas Tuchel's side.
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09:21 - Dujon Sterling set for Chelsea loan exit
As reported by David Ornstein, Dujon Sterling is having medical at Stoke City ahead of a season-long loan switch.
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09:19 - Aubameyang is ready to travel to London
As per reports in Spain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is ready and prepared to travel to London to finalise his move to Chelsea from Barcelona.
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09:16 - Douglas Luiz will not be allowed to leave
One option down for Chelsea in midfield on Deadline Day.
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09:06 - A twist in the Billy Gilmour saga
As reported by The Athletic, Chelsea's owners are reluctant to sanction Gilmour's proposed permanent move to Brighton due to the club's midfield injury problems.
Thomas Tuchel is open to letting Gilmour leave Chelsea on Deadline Day. Gilmour remains hopeful that the ownership can be persuaded to soften their stance.
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09:03 - Mbuyamba to leave Chelsea
As reports in Holland state, Xavier Mbuyamba is set to join FC Volendam on a three-year deal.
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08:53 - Arsen Zakharyan unlikely
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08:48 - Leao doubtful
As the closing of the transfer window approaches, a move for AC Milan's Rafael Leao is doubtful. They don't want to sell him this late in the window, as per the Mail.
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08:42 - Midfield alternative?
Chelsea among four clubs interested in Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa, according to Sky Sports.
One club could make a £20 million offer for the Brazilian. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid all interested.
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08:38 - Bakayoko France bound?
As reported by L'Equipe, Nice have been in talks with Tiemoue Bakayoko's entourage for several days.
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08:34 - A loan move beckons for Jayden Wareham
Leyton Orient are in advanced talks to sign the Chelsea striker on loan, according to Football Insider.
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08:30 - Thomas Tuchel set to hold Billy Gilmour talks
The Chelsea boss will speak with Gilmour before deciding on Brighton move, according to Ben Jacobs.
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08:12 - Zaha set for Palace stay
As reported by Sami Mokbel, Crystal Palace are expecting Wilfried Zaha to stay amid Chelsea interest.
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08:09 - Kenedy wanted
As reported by Relevo, Kenedy is the subject of loan interest from Real Valladolid.
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08:08 - Chelsea and Barcelona close to reaching Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang agreement
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08:00 - Brighton considering Billy Gilmour
Claims suggested Brighton were leading the race for Billy Gilmour, and Fabrizio Romano now reports that they are considering making an offer.
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