Chelsea Today Big Transfer News

There's plenty of news coming out of Chelsea today, with Todd Boehly and Graham Potter both bringing in new players to help boost the Blues. They've also been linked with several transfers as the Blues try to bolster their squad ahead of the start of the season.

Wesley Fofana - the Leicester City defender - is a target for Chelsea, according to our partners in the UK at Sky Sports. He's been a fan favourite at the King Power Stadium and is reportedly being considered for a big money move.

He's a young defender but one that could make a real difference at Stamford Bridge. He's not a star defender like Kalidou Koulibaly or Andreas Christensen but he is a highly-rated player and can be used in any position at the back.

Marc Cucurella - another big name in the transfer market - has signed for Chelsea from Brighton at the last minute, for a reported $75 million fee ($66 million upfront and $9 million in add-ons). He's a left back and he's a huge surprise.

The club have been on the lookout for a left-back in recent weeks and they've managed to bag a quality candidate at just the right time. He's a big player who has a big reputation in the league and the Blues could be well-advised to get him on the move.

Marcus Thuram - another French striker in the mix - is also being targeted by the Blues, and The Times report that they are willing to offer a lucrative contract to the 25-year-old. beinsport123.com He's a good goalscorer who can lead the line, but also be able to play in-behind to help create space.

David Datro - the Ivory Coast striker - is another big name in the Chelsea pipeline, according to our partners at Sky Sports. He's 21, has scored 22 goals in 39 appearances for Molde this season, and is reportedly close to signing.

RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku is also a target for Chelsea, and our partners in Germany at Sky Sports believe that he could be heading to the Premier League club next summer. He's been highly-rated for some time and has an excellent record of scoring goals in the Bundesliga, with 16 in 14 games this season.

Andrey Santos - another Brazilian U-20 player in the pipeline - is also a potential addition to the Blues, according to reports. He's a 19-year-old central midfielder who has eight goals in 33 Serie B matches for Vasco da Gama in Brazil.

Manchester United - who have been linked with many of the players on this list - are closing in on a deal to sign Raphinha from Leeds United. He's been rated as a world-class player and would fill a huge hole in the Blues' side, especially with Romelu Lukaku moving to Inter Milan on loan.

Kepa Arrizabalaga - the goalkeeper that replaced Edouard Mendy in goal - is also a target for the Blues, according to our partners at Sky Sports. Arrizabalaga has been an excellent starter for Madrid this season but he's a proven winner and is a great talent.