{"id":6673,"date":"2026-06-02T16:41:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeeworld.name.ng\/?p=6673"},"modified":"2026-06-02T16:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:41:14","slug":"reliable-journalist-claims-chelsea-have-at-least-10-names-on-their-list-of-summer-transfer-targets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeeworld.name.ng\/?p=6673","title":{"rendered":"Reliable Journalist Claims Chelsea Have &#8216;At Least 10 Names&#8217; On Their List Of Summer Transfer Targets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<article>\n<p><em>This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea have a shortlist of \u201cat least 10 names\u201d heading into the summer transfer window, according to reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Writing in the <em>Transfer DealSheet<\/em> column for <em>The Athletic<\/em>journalist Simon Johnson said that manager Xabi Alonso and the recruitment team have a sizeable number of targets.<\/p>\n<p>However, he only mentions two players by name \u2013 Aston Villa\u2019s Morgan Rogers and Liverpool\u2019s Ibrahima Konate.<\/p>\n<p>Rogers\u2019 versatility is seen as a big plus and he is someone they have kept tabs on for several years. However, the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United are also keen on securing his services.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sra_unit\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"block-sra\" href=\"https:\/\/chelseanews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/snack-related-articles\/dist\/css\/snack-related.min.css?230424-120159\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\"\/>\n<aside class=\"sra-group sra-related-list\">\n<h2 class=\"sra-group-head\">Most Read on Chelsea News<\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Is a move for Konate a genuine possibility?<\/h2>\n<p><smartframe-embed customer-id=\"1ffbae35d432d0d71911ca2a0b209fbb\" v=\"f216f6d5d0b6ef819f6e02bf8357cefd\" image-id=\"prsichFImu5c\" theme=\"iy-theme\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; aspect-ratio: 1.5; max-width: 4137px;\"\/><!-- https:\/\/smartframe.io\/embedding-support --><br \/>It was confirmed by Liverpool at the weekend that the France international will leave Anfield when his contract expires at the end of this month.<\/p>\n<p>Reports in France have suggested that Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are Konate\u2019s three main suitors in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson says that a \u201cgentle enquiry\u201d for the 27-year-old has been made, which does indicate that a free transfer can\u2019t be completely ruled out.<\/p>\n<p>Buy a Chelsea 1978 replica home shirt from Fanatics here<\/p>\n<h2>Who else could Chelsea sign?<\/h2>\n<p>Recruiting a starting centre-back is deemed a top priority for Alonso, and the likes of Brighton\u2019s Jan Paul van Hecke and Nottingham Forest\u2019s Murillo have been mentioned as potential options in recent months.<\/p>\n<p>A replacement for Marc Cucurella may be needed, with Atletico Madrid heavily linked with the player. Sporting Lisbon\u2019s Maxi Araujo and Newcastle\u2019s Lewis Hall are two possible targets.<\/p>\n<p>Bournemouth\u2019s Alex Scott and Stuttgart\u2019s Angelo Stiller have been suggested as midfielders who could be brought in, while the likes of Bologna\u2019s Jonathan Rowe, FC Cologne\u2019s Said El Mala and Barcelona\u2019s <strong>Ferran Torres<\/strong> could be signed to strengthen the front three.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more about the Chelsea First Team Squad for 2025\/26 here<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article contains affiliate links. 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