‘Agent’ Cole Palmer persuading England star to join Chelsea as transfer negotiations ‘advance’

Chelsea have so far been busy in the summer transfer window and continue to eye up additional deals ahead of the 2024/25 season. So far they have signed six players: Marc Guiu, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Omari Kellyman, Estevao Willian, Renato Veiga, Tosin Adarabioyo . Meanwhile Ian Maatsen and Omari Hutchinson , Hakim Ziyech , Lewis Hall and Thiago Silva have officially left the club. With plenty of ins and outs so far this summer, football.london takes a look at the latest transfer rumours and gossip from in and around Stamford Bridge.

Cole Palmer tries to play agent

Football Insider reports that Cole Palmer has been trying to persuade Ollie Watkins to join the Blues this summer. The Aston Villa forward scored England’s late winner against Netherlands in the semi-final and supporters have since been calling for Chelsea to sign him. Now Palmer is said to have tried to convince the 28-year-old over a move to Stamford Bridge. The pair are thought to have formed a strong relationship both on and off the pitch.

Blues tipped for Julian Alvarez blow

TyC Sports reports that Atletico Madrid have ‘already advanced’ in negotiations for Julian Alvarez. The Manchester City star is open to leaving the Etihad this summer after rejecting a new deal. Having spent two years at City as second choice to Erling Haaland , he is looking to join a club where he will be handed regular game time.

Chelsea remain keen to bolster their attacking options and had identified the Argentinian as an option. Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal had also been mentioned as potential destinations but any deal has stalled due to his participation at Copa America.