Exclusive: Chelsea and Fulham all set to trade centre-backs this summer

For Chelsea, it will be a white hot summer on the transfer front and there will certainly be many new players that Enzo Maresca will have at his disposal within a revolutionised squad.

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Napoli’s Victor Osimhen remains the main objective up front, but according to CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of the Blues transfer plans, the club will also continue to look for a new winger.

Athletic Club’s Nico Williams has always on their list and is a preferred target, whilst the hunt to replace Thiago Silva at centre-back is a hot potato topic at Stamford Bridge.

All change at Chelsea this summer

The Blues are starting to make concrete moves now, and have made an official offer to free agent, Tosin Adarabioyo.

At the moment discussions with the English player are progressing well and are at a good level, and Chelsea feel that they are in a good position compared to their rivals.

In recent days, Adarabioyo has also been approached by Newcastle, who retain a strong interest in him and won’t give up, and by Manchester United.

Nevertheless, the Blues are convinced that they can finalise the deal, and the player’s decision is expected very shortly.

In the meantime, Fulham, who will say goodbye to Adarabioyo in the next few days, have once again reopened contact with Trevoh Chalobah’s representatives.

The Chelsea defender, whose contract expires in 2028, wants to play regularly and now considers Fulham a useful destination for this purpose.

A new goalkeeper is also on the shopping list at Stamford Bridge, and one of the favoured profiles is that of Porto’s Diogo Costa.

The Portuguese giants are willing to listen to offers for him in the summer and, in case of suitable proposals, will be open to his farewell.

Competition is fierce for the custodian with Manchester City considering him one of the main options to replace Ederson should he leave for Saudi Arabia.

Villarreal’s Filip Jorgensen also remains a goalkeeper of interest, so everything remains open in that position for the time being.