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Chelsea Transfer News Today: Triple deal agreed as Osimhen domino falls
Tom Weber
- Updated: 2 Jun 2025 19:33 BST
- 6 min read
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All the latest Chelsea transfer news in one place, including updates on Victor Osimhen, Liam Delap and Hugo Ekitike.
Chelsea announce Essugo signing
Chelsea have finally announced the signing of midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting CP.
The Lisbon side already confirmed the move in March, also announced that Geovany Quenda will join Chelsea in 2026.
Essugo has signed a contract until 2033 and cost €22.27 million.
Delap deal done
Chelsea are on the verge of officially completing the signing of Liam Delap.
The Ipswich forward has agreed a six-year contract with the Blues and will cost €35m.
Delap completed the second and final part of his Chelsea medical on Monday afternoon.
Ekitike agrees terms
Chelsea have also agreed personal terms with Hugo Ekitike, according to a report.
The impending arrival of Delap has not influenced Chelsea's desire to sign the Frankfurt star.
However, his price tag could still prove to be a major issue as the Bundesliga side are demanding €100m.
Osimhen domino falls
Galatasaray have officially given up on signing Victor Osimhen permanently.
While Chelsea are no longer in the race to sign the Nigerian, this is still good news for them.
That is because Galatasaray are not said to be keen on replacing Osimhen with Blues outcast Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea to axe 14
Nkunku could be one of a whopping 14 players to leave Chelsea this summer.
Enzo Maresca is ready to wield the axe and trim down his bloated squad.
A host of players are expected to depart, including big names like Noni Madueke.
Chelsea serious over Branthwaite
Chelsea's interest in Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been confirmed.
The Toffees don't want to lose the England international and are demanding €82m.
However, Chelsea feel they could convince Everton to cash in to fund their rebuild under the Friedkins this summer.
Chelsea in Gittens talks
Chelsea have opened talks with Borussia Dortmund for Jamie Gittens.
The Blues want a left-winger and a ready to invest in the youngster's potential.
Gittens reportedly has a €60m release clause this summer.
Chelsea want quick Sancho decision
The interest in Gittens is driven by the uncertainty surrounding Mykhailo Mudryk and Jadon Sancho.
The latter remains locked in contract talks with Chelsea, who want him to lower his salary to fit into their wage structure.
Should Chelsea fail to strike a deal by the end of next week, Sancho will be sent back to Man Utd.
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