TA: Chelsea still pays attention to Ekitic, Kudus and Garnacho, and more transfers may be available this summer

July 1st TA reporter Simon Johnson summarized Chelsea's lineup plan and transfer rumors this week in the article. According to him, Chelsea is likely to conduct more signings and selling players before the transfer window is closed.

What happened to Chelsea in the past week?

As TA disclosed in March, Chelsea hopes to complete most of the transfer work by the end of June. After signing Drapp in early June, significant progress has been made in the introduction of two other players over the weekend.

First, three weeks after finalizing the personal terms of the seven-year contract with Gittens, Chelsea agreed with his club Dortmund. The 20-year-old has joined Chelsea for a medical examination and is expected to be officially announced soon.

Chelsea's need for a multi-faceted attacker is also about to be met, and they have introduced Joao Pedro from Brighton. The Brazilian player has gone to Chelsea's training base in the United States to complete the transfer, with the transfer fee exceeding £50 million.

Chelsea stepped up negotiations with Brighton and the player himself on Saturday, and the 23-year-old made it clear that he would prefer to transfer to Chelsea than Newcastle United. The Brazil international will sign a contract until 2033. Everything should be done by the deadline to include him in Chelsea's club World Cup squad. FIFA allows teams to add up to two players to the knockout stage by July 3. Gittens could not be put on the list because he had represented Dortmund in the event.

Chelsea is satisfied with the current transfer work, and any new signing depends on who will leave the team. There are also some players in the current roster who may leave during the transfer window, making room for new players to join. Therefore, Chelsea is likely to make more signings before the transfer window is closed on September 1.

What positions/players are Chelsea still focusing on?

Despite signing Drapp, Gittens and Joao Pedro, Chelsea has not completely abandoned their interest in other players on the wishlist. Players mentioned in the trading list, such as Ekitic, Kudus and Garnacho, are still within their focus. Additionally, as their previous campaign to chase Wyson (already joined Real Madrid), another defender is also a possible signing target. Despite reports to the contrary, Chelsea did not make an offer for Stuttgart striker Walter Mad. They also showed no interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez, although they have been rumored to be related to the latter.

Which players may leave the team?

Kepa's transfer to Arsenal for £50 million is expected to be announced this week, but other goalkeepers may also leave the team. Petrovic has a gentleman agreement with Chelsea, where he can leave for £25 million, and there are currently as many as five teams interested in him.

U.S. international Sloinina is considered as the third goalkeeper behind Robert Sanchez and Jorgensen, but he may be loaned or sold. His future depends on where Penders is heading, who may become the third goalkeeper or be leased out to Strasbourg.

Chelsea has made it clear that it will not sell defender Achimpen, but the club is considering lending another youth training player, Tyrik George. Many clubs are interested in the winger and Chelsea hopes he will exercise by getting fixed playing time.

Felix attracted inquiries from Saudi professional league clubs. Nkunku is favored by Manchester United and other European clubs.

Jackson and Maduaike both attracted the interest of other clubs, and Chelsea were not indispensable. Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in Maduaike.

The loan players returned to the team: Sterling, Chilville, Bloa, DiSassi, Vega and Chuk Umeka are all available for sale.

Chelsea plans to discuss his future plans with forward Jiwu after the club's World Cup. The 19-year-old is expected to be loaned out and Ipswich is one of the clubs interested in him.

Kellyman, who was bought from Aston Villa for £19 million 12 months ago, is also being arranged to rent out. Pais and Amugu will be loaned to Strasbourg in the 2025-26 season.