Chelsea nears record-breaking signing, £90M star comments on possible transfer to the Blues, and Chelsea approaches £127M deal completion.

Here’s a roundup of notable Chelsea updates and transfer rumors from Chelseanews that you might have missed.

Spanish sources report that Chelsea has made progress in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. Reporter Iomie Stanley believes Wirtz would be a valuable addition to the squad.

Chelsea, known for significant spending in recent transfer windows, reportedly plans to add further quality players under manager Enzo Maresca. Wirtz, following an impressive season at Leverkusen with 18 goals and 20 assists in their undefeated domestic run, is now a target for Chelsea in the January window. Stanley stated that a bid of £127 million might be sufficient to secure the talented German midfielder, who is sought after by Europe’s top clubs. Although Chelsea is keen, it’s uncertain if they’re his top choice.

Chelsea’s young talent Estevao Willian recently made history in Brazilian Serie A by becoming the first under-18 player to record 20 goal contributions in a single season, scoring 12 goals and providing eight assists in 27 appearances. Estevao, set to join Chelsea next season, scored the decisive goal for Palmeiras against Gremio, showcasing his potential. Former player Sandro expressed regret that Estevao signed with Chelsea over Spurs, acknowledging his skills and potential to impact Brazilian and Premier League football. Neymar, in a TNT interview, singled out Willian as one of Brazil’s most promising talents, calling him a “genius in the making.”

Additionally, on-loan Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen addressed rumors linking him to a January move to Chelsea. After scoring twice against Tottenham, he affirmed his commitment to staying with Galatasaray for the season, emphasizing his happiness with the club and his focus on achieving their goals. He acknowledged the speculation but stated he is dedicated to helping his team win the Turkish league and potentially advance in the Europa League.