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Make us your Google favourite<\/span><\/p>\nAll the latest Chelsea transfer news in one place, including updates on Diogo Costa, Alejandro Garnacho and Julian Quinones.<\/p>\n
Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n Chelsea ramp up Costa interest <\/h2>\n Chelsea are stepping up their pursuit of Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, TSF<\/b><\/i> claims.<\/p>\n
The Blues have been keeping tabs on the Portugal international for “some time” and are prepared to make a move for him this summer after his exploits at the World Cup. Costa also has suitors elsewhere.<\/p>\n
However, Porto do not want to lose their No.1, which means that Chelsea may be forced to trigger his \u20ac60 million release clause in order to get a deal over the line. He is at the top of the Blues’ shortlist, but no offer has so far been made.<\/p>\n
Garnacho decision <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Alejandro Garnacho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nFabrizio Romano<\/b> has confirmed that Alejandro Garnacho has been transfer-listed for \u20ac50m by Chelsea.<\/p>\n
The Argentina international is officially for sale despite only joining last year. AS Roma and other clubs are showing an interest in the 21-year-old, but Chelsea’s stance is clear: they will only consider permanent offers.<\/p>\n
As a result, a move to Roma currently appears to be unlikely, despite Garnacho being open to the move. Meanwhile, the Serie A side are in talks over a \u20ac30m deal for Diego Moreira from Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg.<\/p>\n
No Quinones interest <\/h2>\n Chelsea have not made a bid for Al-Qadsiah striker Julian Quinones, Ben Jacobs<\/b> understands.<\/p>\n
Reports in Saudi Arabia had claimed that the Blues made an offer for the Mexico international after his impressive World Cup. The 29-year-old bagged four goals in five games for El Tri.<\/p>\n
Quinones won the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo last season, but despite his impressive numbers, he does not appear to be an option for Chelsea.<\/p>\n
Benitez backs Alonso <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Xabi Alonso<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nFormer Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has backed Xabi Alonso to succeed at Stamford Bridge ahead of his first season in charge of the Blues.<\/p>\n
“I think Xabi is really clever. He did really well with Leverkusen – and that was a surprise, because he was coming from Real Sociedad B,” Benitez told Sky Sports<\/b><\/i>. “To do what he did at Leverkusen was fantastic.<\/p>\n
“Then going to Real Madrid – we know from experience that this is quite complicated – but at the same time he knows the league, he knows the players. He knows everything around the Premier League. He\u2019s clever – I think he is a good coach. Chelsea is not easy, but I think he can do well.”<\/p>\n
Related stories:<\/h2>\n Transfer Rumours: Alejandro Garnacho talks as Arsenal target surprise move<\/b><\/p>\n
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