Chelsea’s financial position has left them vulnerable to exploitation by other clubs around Europe, but for now that seems to be on a backburner as their fringe players are targeted by European giants.
According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, Juventus are keen on bringing Italian pair Jorginho and Emerson Palmieri to Turin in the summer, as they look to rebuild a deteriorating squad.
The Old Lady have struggled this season, and have already been forced to splash out on Dusan Vlahovic in January in a bid to propel them up the table.
However, it is in midfield that most work needs doing- Aaron Ramsey and Rodrigo Bentancur both departed in January, while Adrien Rabiot, Weston McKennie and Arthur have flattered to deceive this season.
Rodrigo Bentancur joined Tottenham in January alongside Juve teammate Dejan Kulusevski. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)
And, according to Tuttosport, ‘Jorginho is the player who would best complete the [midfield] department: experience, direction, flexibility.’
Meanwhile, cover and competition for Alex Sandro could be sought in the form of Emerson, who is currently on loan away from Chelsea and could see a permanent move come to fruition in the summer.
Barcelona ready to raid Chelsea
First team center back Andreas Christensen is already on the verge of joining Barcelona on a free transfer, but the Blaugrana are seemingly not going to stop there as they look to rebuild their squad under Xavi Hernandez.
Andreas Christensen has made his choice and he will play for Barcelona, there’s no doubt. Contract until June 2027. Matter of time. 🔵🔴 #FCB
Meeting ongoing to complete the verbal agreement on final details between player side and Barça. Here we go soon. pic.twitter.com/iP3xRwSdof
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 8, 2022
As per reports in Spain, Barca are also lining up moves for veteran pair Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso in the summer, with the potential financial changes at Chelsea making a deal for possible Alonso.
Mundo Deportivo report that ‘in principle, his [Alonso’s] Transfer was unaffordable, but depending on what happens with Chelsea, he is a name that has always been on the Barça agenda’.
Of course, given the fluidity of the situation, it is impossible to know just what will happen in West London this summer, but already the vultures are circling.
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Premier League table
| # | Team | MP | D | P |
| 1 | Manchester City | 28 | 50 | 69 |
| 2 | Liverpool FC | 27 | 51 | 63 |
| 3 | Chelsea FC | 27 | 37 | 56 |
| 4 | Arsenal FC | 25 | 12 | 48 |
| 5 | Manchester United | 28 | 7 | 47 |
| 6 | West Ham United | 28 | 11 | 45 |
| 7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | 8 | 45 |
| 8 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 28 | 5 | 43 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 27 | 3 | 36 |
| 10 | Southampton FC | 28 | -8 | 35 |
| 11 | Crystal Palace | 28 | 1 | 33 |
| 12 | Leicester City | 25 | -3 | 33 |
| 13 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | -6 | 33 |
| 14 | Newcastle United | 27 | -15th | 31 |
| 15th | Brentford FC | 28 | -15th | 27 |
| 16 | Leeds United | 28 | -35 | 23 |
| 17 | Everton FC | 25 | -18 | 22 |
| 18 | Burnley FC | 26 | -14 | 21 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 28 | -27 | 19 |
| 20 | Norwich City | 28 | -44 | 17 |
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 20 |
| Ronaldo, Cristiano | Manchester United | 12 |
| Mane, Sadio | Liverpool FC | 12 |
| Jota, Diogo | Liverpool FC | 12 |
| Son, Heung Min | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 |
| Kane, Harry | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 |
| Tony, Ivan | Brentford FC | 11 |
| Mahrez, Riyad | Manchester City | 10 |
| Vardy, Jamie | Leicester City | 10 |
| Sterling, Raheem | Manchester City | 10 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 9 |
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 9 |
| De Bruyne, Kevin | Manchester City | 9 |
| Smith-Rowe, Emile | Arsenal FC | 9 |
| Rafinha | Leeds United | 9 |
| Zaha, Wilfried | Crystal Palace | 9 |
| Bowen, Jarrod | West Ham United | 8 |
| Mount, Mason | Chelsea FC | 8 |
| Antonio, Michael | West Ham United | 8 |
| Saka, Bukayo | Arsenal FC | 8 |
| Player | Team | Red Cards | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neves, Ruben | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | 9 |
| Firpo, Junior | Leeds United | 0 | 9 |
| Salisu, Mohammed | Southampton FC | 0 | 8 |
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 0 | 7 |
| Cash, Matty | Aston Villa | 0 | 8 |
| Mings, Tyrone | Aston Villa | 0 | 8 |
| Tarkowski, James | Burnley FC | 0 | 8 |
| Brownhill, Josh | Burnley FC | 0 | 8 |
| Mctominay, Scott | Manchester United | 0 | 8 |
| Maguire, Harry | Manchester United | 0 | 7 |
| Bissouma, Yves | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 8 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 0 | 7 |
| Gallagher, Conor | Crystal Palace | 0 | 7 |
| Pogba, Paul | Manchester United | 1 | 6 |
| Rice, Declan | West Ham United | 0 | 7 |
| Moreno, Rodrigo | Leeds United | 0 | 7 |
| Westwood, Ashley | Burnley FC | 0 | 7 |
| Shaw, Luke | Manchester United | 0 | 7 |
| Romeu, Oriol | Southampton FC | 0 | 7 |
| Duffy, Shane | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 7 |
| Player | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander-Arnold, Trent | Liverpool FC | 11 |
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 10 |
| Pogba, Paul | Manchester United | 9 |
| Robertson, Andy | Liverpool FC | 9 |
| Bowen, Jarrod | West Ham United | 8 |
| Mount, Mason | Chelsea FC | 7 |
| Lacazette, Alexandre | Arsenal FC | 7 |
| Jesus, Gabriel | Manchester City | 7 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 6 |
| Antonio, Michael | West Ham United | 6 |
| James, Rece | Chelsea FC | 6 |
| Barnes, Harvey | Leicester City | 6 |
| Cancelo, Joao | Manchester City | 6 |
| Son, Heung Min | Tottenham Hotspur | 5 |
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 5 |
| Saka, Bukayo | Arsenal FC | 5 |
| Ings, Danny | Aston Villa | 5 |
| Henderson, Jordan | Liverpool FC | 5 |
| Kovacic, Mateo | Chelsea FC | 5 |
| Olise, Michael | Crystal Palace | 5 |