Updated: 16 May 2026 19:04 BST |<\/span> Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n All the latest Chelsea transfer news in one place, including updates on Ousmane Diomande, Robin Roefs and Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n Chelsea are one of several clubs to have approached the entourage of Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande, according to Flavio Costa<\/b>.<\/p>\n The Ivory Coast international has been linked with a Premier League transfer for years. Diomande has an \u20ac80 million release clause, but it is claimed that Sporting are willing to consider offers in the region of \u20ac60m.<\/p>\n Chelsea, PSG and Bayern have held exploratory discussions with Diomande’s camp. The Blues are in the market for a centre-back and are long-standing admirers of the Sporting star.<\/p>\n Liverpool have entered the race to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, CaughtOffside<\/b><\/i> claims.<\/p>\n The Netherlands international has been a breakout star in the Premier League this term and has become the subject of transfer speculation after just one year at the Stadium of Light. Roefs has been touted as a potential signing for Chelsea.<\/p>\n Now, Liverpool are also believed to be in the mix to sign the 23-year-old as they look for a potential replacement for Alisson, who is open to a summer move to Juventus. It is claimed that Sunderland would listen to offers in the region of \u20ac40m.<\/p>\n Xabi Alonso has greenlit his appointment as Chelsea’s new head coach<\/b>and an official announcement is expected imminently.<\/p>\n The Spaniard has agreed a four-year contract after a meeting in London last week. Alonso was Chelsea’s top target throughout their entire coaching search since sacking Liam Rosenior in April.<\/p>\n One of his first orders of business will be to decide what to do with Nicolas Jackson, who remains highly rated<\/b> but who is facing an uncertain future after a disappointing loan spell at Bayern.<\/p>\n Werder Bremen director Clemens Fritz has confirmed that there is “movement” around Chelsea target Karim Coulibaly, but there have so far been no “concrete” offers.<\/p>\n The 18-year-old defender is expected to take the next step this summer, with Bremen dreaming of a club-record fee of around \u20ac50m. Chelsea and PSG have been mentioned as possible destinations.<\/p>\n Interestingly, Fritz also admitted to BILD<\/b><\/i> that Coulibaly could be sold but remain at Bremen for another season. “It is a conceivable option for players of Karim’s age. 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