9:45pm: Chelsea reach agreement for transfer of midfielder, as Blues planning to hijack Manchester City move for English star
According to Goal’s Nizaar Kinsella, Chelsea have reached an agreement with Championship club AFC Wimbledon for the loan transfer of teenage Chelsea midfielder Henry Lawrence.
Kinsella wrote: “Chelsea youngster Henry Lawrence is set to complete a loan move to AFC Wimbledon tomorrow.
“It will initially be a six month loan but likely be extended in January.
“He had offers from Wigan and other teams in the Championship but he will get good playing time at the Dons.”
Blues looking to ‘hijack’ Manchester City’s move for Jack GrealishJack Grealish
Chelsea are planning to ‘hijack’ Manchester City’s move for Jack Grealish, according to The Hard Tackle via Transfer Market Web.
The Englishman is valued at £60 million by Aston Villa, who could have a battle on their hands to keep their captain at the club beyond this summer. City are currently leading the race for Grealish, but the Blues are planning to steal a march on their rivals.
Chelsea are reportedly attempting a late hijack to swoop Jack Grealish, valued at around £60 million by Aston Villa, from Manchester City’s clutches.
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The 25-year-old has his admirers among the top six of the Premier League, and Chelsea believe Grealish could be an ideal replacement for Hakim Ziyech, who looks set to leave the club this summer.