Chelsea Transfer News Today
While summer transfer remains to intensify, full-scale talks are ongoing between Chelsea FC and a number of high-profile targets. Ranging from fresh full-scale negotiations for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, Bayern Munich interest in Malo Gusto to the future of Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson's skyscraper price tag, here are the top trending Chelsea transfer news updates today, July 16, 2025.
⚽ Chelsea Begin New Talks for Ajax Star Jorrel Hato
Chelsea have renewed talks with Dutch club Ajax to sign their teenage 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato. A star in the Eredivisie, Hato was handed Ajax's 2024/25 Talent of the Season and is now attracting attention at several of Europe's top clubs, including Chelsea and Liverpool.
According to TalkSport, Chelsea are planning to strengthen their backline amid possible departures of Ben Chilwell and new signing Renato Veiga, who’s already being scouted by Villarreal. Ajax are demanding around £60 million, but Chelsea are hoping to negotiate closer to £40 million.
Bayern Munich Target Chelsea’s Malo Gusto
Bayern Munich are making initial moves to sign Malo Gusto, 21-year-old right-back Chelsea signed from Lyon. Gusto ended the 2024/25 season in good form, and attention was drawn by German manager Vincent Kompany.
Bavarian Football Works reports say Bayern are planning to offer a price of around €30 million, and Chelsea is weighing selling or holding on with Reece James nursing injuries.
Chelsea Signs Badiashile in Spite of Competition
Benoît Badiashile made a vocal statement to reaffirm his commitment to Chelsea in the midst of growing discussions of reorganisations of the defence. The French centre-half struggled with a stop-start season of injury issues, but maintains he is concentrated on "making even more history" at Chelsea in the next few years.
In a recent We Ain't Got No History interview, Badiashile confirmed he isn't going anywhere despite increased competition from Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, and Tosin Adarabioyo.
Chelsea Set £100 Million Valuation for Nicolas Jackson
In one of the day's biggest Chelsea transfer news updates, the Blues have reportedly placed a £100 million valuation on forward Nicolas Jackson. Although Manchester United and AC Milan have also been courting him, Chelsea are not willing to offload one of their best attack assets unless they get a massive offer.
As stated by We Ain't Got No History, Chelsea are not at the moment pushing Jackson out, but his future may lie in the hands of any new forwards that will come in such as João Pedro and Liam Delap.
Arsenal Holding Talks with Chelsea over Noni Madueke
Chelsea news updates for today's most sizzling transfer rumors feature Noni Madueke, who is reportedly in talks with Arsenal. The Gunners are interested in the young winger and feel that he would be a perfect fit for Mikel Arteta's style of play.
Chelsea have put a price tag of over £50 million on his head, but Arsenal would like to seal the deal at a fee of approximately £45 million, similar to the price they paid for Anthony Elanga. We Ain't Got No History says Madueke is ready to make the transfer but personal terms and club sanction are in progress.
Chelsea Transfer News Today – Quick Summary
| Player | Position | Transfer Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jorrel Hato | CB / LB | Ajax negotiations; Chelsea desperate for £40M move |
| Malo Gusto | RB | Bayern Munich interested; €30M bid set to be made |
| Benoît Badiashile | CB | Staying put at Chelsea; committed to long-term role |
| Nicolas Jackson | ST | Valued at £100M; United and Milan monitoring |
| Noni Madueke | RW | Arsenal talks underway; Chelsea seeking £50M+ |
External Sources:
- Chelsea hold new talks with Jorrel Hato – TalkSport
- Bayern interested in Malo Gusto – Bavarian Football Works
- Badiashile wants to stay – WAGNH
- Jackson £100M price tag – WAGNH
- Arsenal in talks for Madueke – WAGNH
Final Thoughts
Chelsea transfer window is happening at full speed. Whether it is strengthening the defense with the signing of Jorrel Hato, retaining key players like Badiashile, or making huge sale deals like Madueke to Arsenal, the Blues are constructing a squad for success in the 2025/26 season.
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