CHELSEA are nearing a completion of their Todd Boehly takeoveras the government is expected to approve the deal within the next 24 hours according to reports.
The government have received legal guarantees that Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich will not benefit from the sale.
Which means that the £4.25 billion deal can finally be approved in theas soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Jorginho could be heading to Juventus but the Italian giants are refusing to 'spend big' to land their target.
And Barcelona's chief has given a clear indication on the future of Ousmane Dembele who is heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
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Keep up to date with all of the latest gossip from the Stamford Bridge…
- Kostas Lianos
Last Gall for Conor?
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has refused to rule out a transfer for Chelsea loanee Conor Gallagher.
Vieira said of Gallagher, who is set to return to Stamford Bridge after the end of the season: “Conor has been fantastic for us.
“He felt like he is at home the way he has been performing for us. He understands the way that we want to play the game, and he brings his energy and his determination.
“We know that he has to go back to Chelsea. Then, what will happen? We don't know.
“But what is important is that he came for a year, and he worked hard and worked well, and he gave something to the team and the football club. It was a win-win.
“He was really happy with us. He played really well, which allowed him to go to England. He's happy, so we are happy”
- Kostas Lianos
Juve not so keen
Juventus won't "spend big" for Chelsea star Jorginho ahead of the summer transfer window.
That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who believes Juve are prioritising moves for Angel Di Maria and Paul Pogba over the 30-year-old.
The midfielder's future at Stamford Bridge has become uncertain amid the takeover drama.
The Italy international's contract expires next year and rumours suggested he is keen on a Serie A return
- Kostas Lianos
Boehly at Stamford Bridge
Incoming Chelsea owner Todd Boehly was at Stamford Bridge for the club's final Premier League match of the season.
Boehly was sitting at the stands with his sidekick Hansjorg Wyss and watched the Blues beat Watford 2-1 on Sunday.
Outgoing owner Roman Abramovich, though, was absent as the takeover nears completion.
Kai Havertz opened the scoring and Dan Gosling equalised before Ross Barklay scored the late winner
- Kostas Lianos
More from Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham is grateful of the Bundesliga club, which is why he is keen to stay despite Chelsea links.
Bellingham added: "I have my destiny in my hands and I know that if I try hard and trust the people around me, I can move forward. I came from England as a young talent.
"There was not much pressure. The first season went well. There were also matches where I sat on the bench and sometimes I did not play at all.
"I think my development this year has meant that I have played a bigger role in every game except two. I am very grateful to Dortmund for the way they have nurtured my talent.
"I think a lot of the credit goes to the coaching staff and the staff who keep the noise around me. In this way I can only focus on winning matches, because that’s what I’m here for”
- Kostas Lianos
Bellingham issues transfer blow
Chelsea have been dealt a major transfer blow in their bid to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham after he stated he is staying in Germany.
Bellingham has been linked with the Blues as well as Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window.
Speaking to Ruhr Nachrichten BVB, Bellingham said: "The only future I think about is the next game for Dortmund.
"I look forward to next season. I look forward to it finally starting. But yes, I will be here next season and I will be ready.”
- Kostas Lianos
Chelsea takeover near completion
Todd Boehly’s Chelsea imminent £4.25billion takeover may be completed this week.
According to The Guardian, the UK Government are now confident Roman Abramovich’s £1.6bn Blues' loan won't go to the Russian oligarch or his family.
Delays have been blamed on debt owed by the Blues' parent company Fordstam Ltd to Jersey-based Camberley International Investments – a company suspected of links to Abramovich.
But talks intensified after fears of a May 31 sale deadline not being met.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will be delighted if the takeover is sealed within days as he's admitted the uncertainty has been a huge headache for his planning
- Gary Stonehouse
Morning, Chelsea fans
The Blues' takeover is in crisis – over Roman Abramovich’s PORTUGUESE passport.
The Government was ready to sign off a £4.25bn buyout by Todd Boehly's consortium.
But the EU is holding back approval due to objections over deposed owner Abramovich.
It's still likely the sale can scrape through – but the Blues are sweating on it.
Ironically the setback comes just as the Government finally seemed confident Abramovich’s £1.6bn Blues’ loan would NOT go to him or his family.
That reassurance paved the way for a takeover this week – until the stumbling block over sanction-hit Abramovich's passport.
Stamford Bridge manager Thomas Tuchel is desperate for a deal to be sorted out – after admitting the delay is hampering his plans.
Transfer-wise, Chelsea have again been linked with Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde.
And Juventus remain keen on Jorginho but 'won't spend big' on the Italy midfielder.
Finally, Reece James hailed the Blues' troubled season as a success.
The England wing-back said: “We got to two finals and lost on penalties.
“Our aim is to win every competition we play in. We’re good enough .
“It’s been a difficult season. But we finished the season strongly, qualifying for the Champions League.
"Obviously picking up two trophies at the start of the season and the club World Cup as well.”
- Ian Tuckey
Reece rates tough Chelsea season a success
Reece James believes Chelsea coped with a tough season but wants to avoid a repeat, writes ANDY DILLON.
The defender has met incoming new owner Todd Boehly briefly and says the American is as ambitious as the players and boss Thomas Tuchel.
Chelsea lost two cup finals and finished third in the Premier League despite massive upheaval with the enforced sale of the club and James is proud of the achievement – but won’t accept the same again.
He said: “No. We got to two finals and lost on penalties. On another day maybe we win and the season is even better. I don’t know how many competitions we play in but it’s more than two.
“Our aim is to win every competition we play in. We’re good enough, so there’s no reason why we can't do it.
“It’s been a difficult season. We started very well, we were leading the Premier League, then injuries happened and we found ourselves in a difficult position.
“But we finished the season strongly, qualifying for the Champions League next season. Obviously picking up two trophies at the start of the season and the club World Cup as well.”
- Ian Tuckey
Chelsea sale hitch over Roman's PORTUGUESE passport
Chelsea have been plunged into an 11th-hour sale crisis – because of Roman Abramovich’s PORTUGUESE passport, writes MARTIN LIPTON.
SunSport understands the Government is finally prepared to sign off the proposed £4.25bn deal to the consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly.
But Whitehall chiefs are pointing to objections from the European Union that could SCUPPER the entire deal.
And, while it is still expected that an agreement can be reached, there is a genuine risk of Chelsea not being given the EU go-ahead.
SunSport has been told that the Government believes Abramovich has now given sufficient undertakings for the Treasury and DCMS to sign off the takeover.
The Russian billionaire has provided legally binding guarantees over the £1.6bn loan which helped fund the club over the past 19 years and promises that none of it will go to him or his family.
That was seen as the last impediment to a sale, clearing the way for Boehly to take the helm.
But now Government sources claim senior EU officials have yet to accept the terms of the deal.
Abramovoich has also been sanctioned by the EU over his alleged backing for Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Ian Tuckey
Frenzy over Kounde
Speculation over Sevilla defender Jules Kounde being in London today reignited talk of the Sevilla defender joining Chelsea or Arsenal.
Sevilla president Jose Castro admitted this morning the club are ready to sell players to fund new signings after finishing fourth in LaLiga.
And reports in Spain reckon nine-cap Frenchman Kounde is one of the likely departures.
It's also thought Chelsea came close to landing the 23-year-old last summer.
- Ian Tuckey
Brazilian lawyer Pimenta takes Raiola role
Before super agent Mino Raiola passed away last month, he had one request for his long time ally.
The Italian, who boasted football stars including Erling Haaland, Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as clients, asked Brazilian lawyer Rafaela Pimenta to take over the reins of his business.
- Ian Tuckey
Juve won’t spend big on Jorginho
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is still a Juventus target but the Serie A giants won't ‘spend big’ to land the Italy midfielder.
That’s the understanding of Fabrizio Romano for Caught Offside, who believes Juve are prioritising moves for Angel Di Maria and Paul Pogba over the 30-year-old.
- Ian Tuckey
Boehly takeover complete 'this week'
Todd Boehly’s Chelsea takeover could be completed this week.
The Guardian say the Government are now confident Roman Abramovich’s £1.6bn Blues' loan won't go to the Russian oligarch or his family.
Delays have been blamed on debt owed by Chelsea’s parent company Fordstam Ltd to Jersey-based Camberley International Investments – a company suspected of links to Abramovich.
But talks intensified after fears Chelsea's future if a May 31 sale deadline wasn't met.
Stamford Bridge boss Thomas Tuchel will be delighted if the takeover is sealed within days as he's admitted the uncertainty has been a huge headache for his planning.
- Ian Tuckey
New Neym for the Bridge?
Chelsea are 7/1 favourites in a star-studded field to sign PSG striker Neymar.
Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are thought to be in contention for the Brazil legend, as well as Newcastle and Manchester United.