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Chelsea seeking to signal “technically excellent” Bayern Munich participant on free switch

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Chelsea are actually wanting to usher in a Bayern Munich participant on a free switch, with the German aspect nonetheless but to make any progress in negotiations over a brand new contract.

On paper, Xabi Alonso & co appeared to have an honest summer season switch window, bringing in what was arguably some much-needed expertise within the type of Emiliano Martinez, Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck, whereas Morgan Rogers was their assertion signing in assault.

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Nonetheless, Sky Sports activities’ James Savundra continues to insist there are some issues that also have to be rectified if the Blues are going to achieve success, saying: “The defensive points that Chelsea have had pre-date Alonso’s arrival.

“It’s now 21 Premier League matches since they final saved a clear sheet which is exceptional – though Chelsea have had an enormous quantity of change and there is been an enormous quantity of transition in 2026. For a membership the scale of Chelsea that merely is not adequate.”

Savundra additionally goes on to counsel Martinez “is not on the degree” he was at a couple of years in the past, though the Argentina worldwide has been averaging the very best variety of saves per 90 within the Premier League this season.

Goalkeeper

Membership

Common saves per 90

Emiliano Martinez

Chelsea

4.5

James Trafford

Leeds

4.0

Dean Henderson

Crystal Palace

4.0

Lukas Hornicek

Newcastle

3.8

Kjell Scherpen

Ipswich

3.8

Zion Suzuki

Aston Villa

3.8

The previous Aston Villa man stays beneath contract at Stamford Bridge till 2029, however contemplating he’s 34-years-old, the Blues might have to begin fascinated by bringing in a long-term alternative sooner fairly than later, and they’re now plotting a raid on Bayern Munich.

Chelsea eyeing transfer for Leonard Prescott

In keeping with a report from Sky Sports activities Deutschland (by way of Sport Witness), Chelsea are keen on signing Bayern goalkeeper Leonard Prescott, with the 17-year-old’s contract set to run out on the finish of the season.

Prescott is but to decide to a brand new deal on account of issues about his long-term future on the Allianz Area, with Jonas Urbig considered the successor to Manuel Neuer.

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Juventus are additionally keen on signing the 6-foot-5 large, who has been lauded for his means in possession of the ball by Bayern U19 coach Peter Gaydarov.

Gaydarov stated: “He is technically excellent – you are feeling like he may play outfield. He is very brave in his actions and undoubtedly very superior for his age.”

As he’s nonetheless very younger, {the teenager} is but to make a senior look for Bayern Munich, however he has collected 9 caps for Germany’s U17 aspect, whereas he has additionally made 16 appearances for his present employers’ U19 aspect, conceding 29 targets.

In reality, it’s too early to say whether or not Prescott would be capable of exchange Martinez on a long-term foundation, and the Argentinian remains to be a really current arrival, who might have a couple of years remaining on the highest degree.