Ligue 1 star misses training as Chelsea switch looms large

Chelsea star Edouard Mendy almost gave up football six years ago

Edouard Mendy misses Rennes training as he edges closer to Chelsea switch According to the Daily Star, Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is closing in on a transfer to Chelsea. The 28-year-old was missing from team training earlier today to attend a meeting with club chiefs. Once completed, he will become the Blues seventh first-team signing … Read more

Ligue 1 side confirm negotiations for Chelsea target but there is a catch

Chelsea will need to improve their bid for Edouard Mendy According to Football.london, Rennes executive director Nicolas Holveck has confirmed that the club is involved in negotiations with Chelsea for Edouard Mendy. The Blues are keen to bring in the goalkeeper and have seen an initial bid worth £18million rejected. “Discussions have started with Chelsea for … Read more

Chelsea star reacts as club attempt to sign a new player in his position

Kepa Arrizabalaga

Kepa Arrizabalaga reacts to Chelsea’s interest in Edouard Mendy According to the  London is Blue podcast cited by Metro, Chelsea star Kepa Arrizabalaga is ready to fight for his place as rumours of Edouard Mendy get stronger. The Blues star has failed to inspire confidence after a shaky season in goal last time around. His inability to … Read more

“It’s part of football” – Ligue 1 skipper admits in-demand teammate deserves to join Chelsea

Edouard Mendy

Damien da Silva admits Edouard Mendy deserves to join Chelsea Rennes captain Damien da Silva believes that teammate Edouard Mendy deserves to join Chelsea. He made the admission while speaking to Telefoot (h/t Metro). The Senegalese shot-stopper is closing in on a move to Chelsea as Frank Lampard looks to rejig his goalkeeping options. While … Read more

Chelsea legend leading the push to secure £18m-rated summer recruit

Petr Cech is a legend at Chelsea.

Input from Petr Cech driving Chelsea to secure Edouard Mendy According to The Mirror, Chelsea are set to step up their efforts to sign Edouard Mendy following promising input from Petr Cech. The former custodian is now the club’s technical director. He played for Rennes before making the move to Stamford Bridge in 2004. Cech, … Read more

Chelsea turn focus towards 28-year-old African star after Havertz signing

Edouard Mendy

Chelsea turn attention towards Edouard Mendy According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea will now turn their focus on Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy after completing the seventh signing of the summer. The Blues completed the transfer of Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. The German became the seventh arrival this summer following in the footsteps … Read more

Chelsea end interest in Ligue 1 star valued at £32m

Chelsea are considering a move for AC Milan goalie Mike Maignan.

Chelsea have ended their interest in Lille shot-stopper Mike Maignan According to the Daily Star, Chelsea have ended their interest in securing Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The Blues are in the market for a new goalkeeper following the unconvincing performances of Kepa Arrizabalaga. Manager Frank Lampard had earmarked the Frenchman as an option alongside Jan … Read more

Chelsea asked to fork out at least £30m for 28-year-old African star

Chelsea star Edouard Mendy almost gave up football six years ago

Rennes demand at least £30m for Chelsea target Edouard Mendy According to The Telegraph, Rennes will demand at least £30million from Chelsea for Edouard Mendy. The Senegalese international is seen as a player to add competition to the goalkeeping ranks of Frank Lampard’s side. The Blues have already made one unsuccessful attempt at signing him … Read more

Boost for Chelsea as Ligue 1 side identify replacement for Blues goalkeeping target

Edouard Mendy

Boost for Chelsea as Rennes eye Alphonse Areola to replace Edouard Mendy According to French publication L’Equipe (h/t Express), Chelsea have been handed a major boost in their efforts to land Edouard Mendy. The Rennes star is the latest goalkeeper linked with a move to Stamford Bridge. The 28-year-old played a key role as his … Read more

28-year-old Ligue 1 star wants Chelsea transfer this summer

Edouard Mendy

Edouard Mendy is keen on joining Chelsea According to Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb (h/t Daily Star), Chelsea target Edouard Mendy is keen on a summer move to Stamford Bridge, but his club, Rennes, are reluctant to sell without a replacement. The 28-year-old Mendy has been with Rennes for only a year, having signed from fellow French … Read more