{"id":1127971,"date":"2020-01-31T19:50:20","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T19:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1127971"},"modified":"2022-09-21T00:22:47","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T23:22:47","slug":"chelsea-transfer-news-giroud-stays-academy-grad-joins-fellow-premier-league-side-deadline-day","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/chelsea-transfer-news-giroud-stays-academy-grad-joins-fellow-premier-league-side-deadline-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea transfer news: Giroud stays, academy grad joins fellow Premier League side | Deadline day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-4b0z5o12aeo2tv3wbxthdgbj3wqh34lq\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> are experiencing an interesting season under <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-miv1erzd3ms5fedlxzti46f6yuox7f2q\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/frank_lampard\">Frank Lampard<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-6jqchewmsosud3zvu1na4t8yk3nbut6r\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">The Blues<\/span> appear to be in control of the race for the top four. Currently, they occupy fourth spot and are six points clear of <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-1hbc3xel1zljm8qbduu52lbgg60k9bgk\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/manchester_united\">Manchester United<\/span> in fifth. They are also into the fifth round of the FA Cup and Champions League last 16.<\/p>\n<p>All of this was achieved despite <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-ck1jaxvsaah9ja52jwlfthr8t31nnprc\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> having been unable to act in the previous transfer window, due to an embargo enforced by Fifa due to to the club&#8217;s signing of minors. Considering the departure of Eden Hazard, Lampard has received much praise for the job he has done under such restrictions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/premier-league-january-transfer-done-deals-so-far\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Every confirmed Premier League done deal<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/transfer-deadline-day-latest-premier-league-january-window\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deadline Day latest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; max-width: 700px;\" title=\"Audioboom player\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.audioboom.com\/posts\/7480587\/embed\/v4?image_option=fullsq\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"\/en\/go\/william-hill?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Click here<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>to see William Hill\u2019s January \u2018Transfer Special\u2019 markets. You have to be 18+ to gamble. For more information, go to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>But things are far from rosy. In the <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-dz9v84rkgfsq7gxile5byt5o2qxm8lkr\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/premier_league_2\">Premier League<\/span>, <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-mu3mnmoqkxaqwokw08dhahkhfjsac9w3\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> have lost a third (eight) of their 24 games so far, already level with last season&#8217;s total. Many of the defeats have been due to <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-pxwaorrd6lala1yt0zzgy7g5jl8rl96f\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea&#8217;s<\/span> wastefulness in front of goal with the <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-jlojy3rec2uaasy65i2jb7zdovb3syge\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Blues<\/span> often failing to break down tough defences without someone of Hazard&#8217;s ability.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately for the <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-ptwgqdoijfi08zdub9s9e83ph9as9hc9\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Blues<\/span>, they are able to sign players in January after their transfer ban was reduced on appeal, allowing Lampard to add to his squad ahead of a busy second half of the season. So, with just a few days remaining in the January transfer window, will <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-pgz0rli6nsbckv9n2dk81n6sxflaa20l\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> be making any signings?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chelsea transfer business so far<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>IN: <\/strong>None<\/p>\n<p><strong>OUT: <\/strong>Danny Drinkwater (Aston Villa, loan), Marc Guehi (Swansea City, loan), Jamal Blackman (Bristol Rovers, loan), Conor Gallagher (Swansea City, loan), Victor Moses (Inter Milan, loan), Tariq Lamptey (Brighton, undisclosed), Clinton Mola (Stuttgart, \u00a3335k).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chelsea transfer targets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Even before <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-ie8tt1nyttvqecxwkd2p76xzg2nlmm9l\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea&#8217;s<\/span> transfer ban was reduced, fans were calling for the club to strengthen three positions in particular. The first is at left-back, where Emerson has struggled after an initially impressive start to the season and Marcos Alonso continues to look out of place, more comfortable in a wing-back role.<\/p>\n<p>There is also some desire for <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-exlydvu2vouhqtb79zidgv0zu170hqpu\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> to sign a winger, a replacement for Hazard and the goals he was capable of adding from wide positions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1093326\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/06\/11105345\/rsz_pa-387839681.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea have been unable to replace Eden Hazard so far this season\" width=\"1254\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/06\/11105345\/rsz_pa-387839681.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/06\/11105345\/rsz_pa-387839681-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/06\/11105345\/rsz_pa-387839681-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/06\/11105345\/rsz_pa-387839681-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/06\/11105345\/rsz_pa-387839681-66x43.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, arguably the most important position is up front. Tammy Abraham has been excellent, scoring 15 goals in 31 games in his first season as <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-ijkk04itd6o69a3tx1ihnap9hd8kp2sv\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span>&#8216;s starting striker, but past the Englishman the options are thin. Neither Michy Batshuayi nor Olivier Giroud has looked capable of leading the line for <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-snn5uj6dpujg3vcto42p9mvatmaov8q7\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> in Lampard&#8217;s current system, though the former may have to do so with Abraham currently injured.<\/p>\n<p>And, as a result, Lampard has admitted he would like to add to his squad in his forward areas.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If we are looking for people to bring in to the areas to win games when you are controlling it, it is scoring goals,&#8221; he said after <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-j1g0cihshjmykcqd0wagh2cj9n6unwiz\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span>&#8216;s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s clear from what I&#8217;m saying we know where we need to strengthen.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We know we have problems at the top of the pitch in terms of we don&#8217;t get enough goals. If you don&#8217;t score you are always liable for a sucker punch and they got it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We can&#8217;t work any more in training on finishing. You need to have that killer instinct in front of goal. We need to score more goals from front-line areas if we are going to get to where we want to be.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chelsea transfer rumours<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dries Mertens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the latest stories concerning <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-kvmsddljhflybgb6nny7gclfpfmaei0v\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> as we head closer to deadline day is the potential signing of Dries Mertens. The Belgian&#8217;s contract with Napoli is up in the summer and, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/gianlucadimarzio.com\/it\/chelsea-trattativa-mertens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sky Italia<\/a>, <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-rjm70enso8gnqj4a67iceqtqbq9pmae3\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> have made an enquiry over his availability after previous links.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1123848 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/01\/06132319\/mertens-napoli.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea transfer news: Dries Mertens has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/01\/06132319\/mertens-napoli.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/01\/06132319\/mertens-napoli-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/01\/06132319\/mertens-napoli-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2020\/01\/06132319\/mertens-napoli-66x44.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At 32, Mertens certainly isn&#8217;t one for the future, but the Belgian would be a capable deputy for Abraham meaning <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-l8x6aj1f1y6azm2tlasyerpcejnixtcj\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> could allow the 22-year-old more time to recover from his current injury. In 308 appearances for Napoli, Mertens has scored 118 goals and is just three behind Marek Hamsik as the club&#8217;s all-time top scorer. That fact could work against <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-125wuc3381u77mtgo45alrph0pj9mwjt\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> should Mertens wish to cement himself in Napoli history, but the <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-gwv8ebbrmuft0d76l09mrithqr1e6m58\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Blues<\/span> will want to work quickly if a move is possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edinson Cavani<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another striker being linked with <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-294bpp4u2rhdgkisjstf8u5twkpcn2lp\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> in Paris Saint-Germain man Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan has fallen out of favour in Paris after Mauro Icardi and Kylian Mbappe flourished as a pairing while he was dealing with injury problems.<\/p>\n<p>However, it appears <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-0y7p3k240109engl25yb56ud8lxwtot8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> have lost out on Cavani, with the 32-year-old looking set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ben Chilwell<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Left-back options appear to be pretty thin but one <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-zjo5hmpyi3ngqypjbxlhm5gcw90712wr\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> have previously been linked with is Ben Chilwell, who is <a href=\"\/en\/go\/william-hill?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">3\/1<\/a>* to join Chelsea before the January 2020 transfer window closes. The Englishman is enjoying a good season with Leicester City as they look to secure Champions League football and was high on <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-d4q5vdp5z81bs02a6lsjwz70acvngjda\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> fans&#8217; priority list when their ban was reduced.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Odds via <a href=\"\/en\/go\/william-hill?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">William Hill<\/a>. You have to be 18+ to gamble. For more information, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>But any hopes of signing the 23-year-old this month would have been marginal given Leicester&#8217;s standing and, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/soccer-transfers\/story\/4042019\/chelsea-want-to-sign-ajaxs-ziyech-leicesters-chilwell-this-summer-sources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a>, <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-qrmb5iplhkjuls1s85grtwmcb38avsb3\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> will look to sign Chilwell in the summer, leaving him alone for now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Olivier Giroud<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Should <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-sf3a34dbdahs7ibmanefbv2t25z88b8n\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> manage to sign a striker this month, whether it be Mertens or another, the doors should open for Giroud to leave.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1111746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/10\/21121417\/PA-44950104.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea transfer news: Olivier Giroud has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur to replace Harry Kane\" width=\"5369\" height=\"3391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/10\/21121417\/PA-44950104.jpg 5369w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/10\/21121417\/PA-44950104-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/10\/21121417\/PA-44950104-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/10\/21121417\/PA-44950104-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/en\/2019\/10\/21121417\/PA-44950104-66x42.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5369px) 100vw, 5369px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Frenchman joined on deadline day of the January 2018 window and has helped them win the FA Cup and Europa League under Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri respectively. But he is out of favour at <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-fwbx2l2gnlrdoj5jte8drta93erfw7vb\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span>, playing just seven games this season, falling behind Batshuayi in the pecking order.<\/p>\n<p>With Giroud wanting to keep himself match fit and in contention for <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-o6yx44o9g9898ewqm7ojmi7fjj1lgj78\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/euro_2020\">Euro 2020<\/span>, the Frenchman is reportedly keen to leave <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-wf7h20qgbj8ffx45j01704errfv9x03l\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span>, and Sky Sports report that Inter Milan have made a fresh approach for his services amid interest from <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-xvys905acygzb04zuqd3cpfahjz7l7fq\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/tottenham_hotspur_f-c\">Spurs<\/span>, who are currently looking for a striker to fill in for <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-ffer6ne79cdq6hp9m1cen9l74fwktt89\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-person\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/harry_kane\">Harry Kane<\/span>, who is expected to be out until April with a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pedro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another ageing <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-3iwhikxs2qivap20wmtfkzg26i0nk5yf\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> star who could be on his way out this month, or at least before the end of the season, is Pedro.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard has not seen much game time this season with his contract running out in the summer, <span id=\"urn:local-text-annotation-s4ouxkd0qzhs6gsynx797tgd64os7epj\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organization\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01348\/entity\/chelsea_f-c\">Chelsea<\/span> may look to cash in on the 32-year-old if they can. A move to MLS has been mooted but, according to Sky Italia,\u00a0Roma are also interested in the World Cup winner to help with their injury problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea are experiencing an interesting season under Frank Lampard. The Blues appear to be in control of the race for the top four. Currently, they occupy fourth spot and are six points clear of Manchester United in fifth. They are also into the fifth round of the FA Cup and Champions League last 16. 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