Chelsea transfer news: Petrovic – Eze

Here is a roundup of the top Chelsea news, gossip and transfer latest from icfootballnews featuring the likes of Eberechi Eze, Djorde Petrovic and Joao Felix that we think you guys may have missed..

There has been some stunning reports in the media which have claimed CHELSEA have held talks with Eberechi Eze’s agent over a possible move to Stamford Bridge, as they seek to hijack Arsenal’s potential move for the attacker.

Arsenal have been in the transfer headlines alot over the past few weeks – there has been alot of players linked with a move to the Emirates – and Eze is a player that the Gunners reportedly wants.

After an impressive season for Crystal Palace last year – Eze has been attracting all sorts of interest from the Premier Leagues biggest clubs and there is surely a big battle brewing over the next few weeks – but it seems that the London clubs have the edge in the chase.

Now Simon Phillips has reported on his Substack that CHELSEA have held new talks with the midfielder’s agent. Eze has been linked with a move to Arsenal recently but a move to north London hasn’t materialised yet.

Reporter Iomie Stanley has claimed that he would be surprised to see Eze at Palace next season – he told icfootballnews: ‘I would be very surprised to still see Eze at Palace for next season.

“Michael Olise has already moved onto Bayern Munich, so that will have addressed any financial concerns the club may have had and the funds raised from his sale has helped the club bring in some new faces, but Eze now has a taste for the very top of the game.

“Arsenal are the latest side to join the race for Eze – but Eze is a London boy and would love to stay in the Capital rather than move up to the likes of Manchester United

“I think he’s definitely good enough to play for one of the bigger clubs in the league, and i believe he could break into that starting side at the Emirates or Stamford Bridge.’

PETROVIC LEAVES CHELSEA

Chelsea have now announced on the club website that Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic has joined AFC Bournemouth on a permanent transfer.

CHELSEA have been splashing the cash alot over the past few months and have already spent close to £150 million on new players, as they seek to close the gap on Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool before the start of next season.

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However – there are also a number of players at Stamford Bridge that are probably no longer needed at the club, and that means there will be opportunities for players like Petrovic, who have not made much of an impact at Stamford Bridge.

Newly promoted Sunderland are among the clubs interested in signing the 25-year-old this summer, who was one of the standout performers in Ligue 1 last season during his loan spell with Strasbourg, but the Cherries made their move to get a deal done and now he has left Cheslea.

The Blues posted on the club website: ‘Petrovic joined Chelsea from New England Revolution in the summer of 2023 and the Serbia international made 31 appearances in his first season with the Blues.

‘The 25-year-old spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan at RC Strasbourg, where he made 31 appearances for the French club.

‘We want to thank Djordje for his efforts in blue and wish him well for the future.’

Andoni Iraola’s side had Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea last season, making 31 appearances in the Premier League, but he’s sealed a permanent move to Arsenal this summer, leaving the Cherries on the hunt for a new goalkeeper

IcFootballnews Says…

This move to CHELSEA was never really going to work out for the player, it has been a waste of a few years of his career, he has taken a massive step back from where he was at before he joined the Blues.

This is a good move to make as Bournemouth are a very good side.

JOAO FELIX TO LEAVE

It has now been claimed that CHELSEA will open talks for the sale of Joao Felix, with reports in the media suggesting that Benfica are very keen to take him back to Portuguese football.

The Evening Standard states Chelsea are preparing to kick off their summer clearout, with Joao Felix in talks over a possible return to Benfica. Felix is not in Chelsea’s long-term plans, with the club’s hierarchy keen to offload his high wages and pursue a permanent sale rather than another loan spell.

The 25-year-old is a target for Benfica, where he started his senior career. He is eager to reunite with former Wolves manager Bruno Lage, who is now back in charge at the Estadio da Luz.

Lage previously played a key role in Felix’s development, managing Benfica B and later coaching the first team during the early stages of the forward’s senior career.

IcFootballnews View…

It was a massive shock to see CHELSEA make the move to bring Felix back to the Premier League, he was not a success first timer around and has been just as bad this time around, the January window was an opportunity for the player to leave and get the minutes that he wants and needed.

He is a quality player that adds so much to the side, but with all the attacking options that Enzo Maresca now has at the club, there is no need to keep Felix on the books and letting him go is the right decision.

This move away makes sense as he is far too good a player to be sitting on the bench, and a move back to his homeland could help reignite the career of a player that was once tipped to become one of the very best.

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