Transfer News: Chelsea observing swoop for RB Leipzig defender, West Ham star observed, Kai Havertz development

Chelsea observing swoop for RB Leipzig defender, West Ham star observed, Kai Havertz development

It’s now working out to be a bustling summer transfer window at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea manager Frank Lampard already confirming the services of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax and Timo Werner from RB Leipzig.

Presently, as indicated by ivisionsport, Chelsea are among the clubs keen on signing RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is excited about signing a centre-back to reinforce his defense this summer and the RB Leipzig defender is on their radar, according to the report.

The Blues will be facing Arsenal and Manchester United in the race for Dayot Upamecano with the French centre-back prone to cost around £55m.

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Chelsea could also gobble up West Ham United star Declan Rice who Frank Lampard wants to use as a central defender.

Declan Rice has essentially been utilized as a midfielder by West Ham but the report recommends that he is available to playing at defence where he played against Wolves recently.

Declan Rice will cost around £45m with Chelsea definitely keen on signing him.

Chelsea have been given a lift in their quest for Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz, with Ivisionsport proposing that the midfielder’s cost has dropped to £70m in light of the fact that Bayer Leverkusen have failed to qualify for the Champions League.

Chelsea could now make their move for Kai Havertz with the club vigorously connected with a move for the Germany International.

Chelsea have also been connected with Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell.