--- title: "Chelsea close in on Juventus star, Napoli eye Blues defender and more: Chelsea news round-up" canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/27/chelsea-close-in-on-juventus-star-napoli-eye-blues-defender-and-more-chelsea-news-round-up/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Brian Gosden" section: "Chelsea News" published: "2018-06-27T07:30:00Z" modified: "2018-06-27T07:30:00Z" --- # Chelsea close in on Juventus star, Napoli eye Blues defender and more: Chelsea news round-up The news cycle surrounding Chelsea never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place. * * * ### [Chelsea ready to meet release clause of Kostas Manolas](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/chelsea-ready-to-meet-release-clause-of-kostas-manolas/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/930092782-300x300.jpg) Chelsea are interested in signing AS Roma defender Kostas Manolas and are prepared to pay his €36m release clause, according to reports in … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/chelsea-ready-to-meet-release-clause-of-kostas-manolas/) * * * ### [Napoli preparing bid for David Luiz](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/napoli-preparing-bid-for-david-luiz/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/luiz-300x300.jpg) Napoli are said to be preparing a bid for Chelsea defender David Luiz, according to reports in Italy. Il Mattino, as cited on Football Italia, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/napoli-preparing-bid-for-david-luiz/) * * * ### [Chelsea closing in on Rugani deal](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/chelsea-closing-in-on-rugani-deal/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/609540712-300x300.jpg) Chelsea are thought to be close to confirming a deal to sign Juventus defender Daniele Rugani. According to reports in Italy by Gazzetta dello … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/chelsea-closing-in-on-rugani-deal/) * * * ### [Chelsea refuse to sell Loftus-Cheek as loan spell looks set to continue](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/chelsea-refuse-to-sell-loftus-cheek-as-loan-spell-looks-set-to-continue/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ee35b80e20f51c3e81594505e04d4197fe76e7d619b1114497f0c6_1920-300x300.jpg) Chelsea are unlikely to part ways with Ruben Loftus-Cheek this summer, according to the Daily Mail. \ However, another loan spell away from Stamford … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/chelsea-refuse-to-sell-loftus-cheek-as-loan-spell-looks-set-to-continue/) * * * ### [Napoli waiting for Chelsea decision to complete Jorginho deal](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/napoli-waiting-for-chelsea-decision-to-complete-jorginho-deal/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jorginho-300x300.jpg) Napoli are waiting to see the conclusion of the Maurizio Sarri to Chelsea saga before completing a deal to sell Jorginho to Manchester … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/napoli-waiting-for-chelsea-decision-to-complete-jorginho-deal/) * * * ### [Manolas happy to stay at Roma despite Chelsea links](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/manolas-happy-to-stay-at-roma-despite-chelsea-links/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/manolas-300x300.jpg) AS Roma defender Kostas Manolas is happy to stay in Italy, despite being heavily linked with a move to Chelsea.\ According to a report from … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/manolas-happy-to-stay-at-roma-despite-chelsea-links/) * * * ### [Juventus considering move for Palmieri](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/juventus-considering-move-for-palmieri/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/940778104-300x300.jpg) Juventus are keeping tabs on Emerson Palmieri's situation at Stamford Bridge, despite him only joining the club back in January.\ According to … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/juventus-considering-move-for-palmieri/) * * * ### [Chelsea ready to move Pasalic on with Fiorentina keen](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/chelsea-ready-to-move-pasalic-on-with-fiorentina-keen/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/821480664-300x300.jpg) Chelsea are ready to sell Mario Pasalic on a permanent basis this summer, with the club disappointed in the rate of his development.\ According to … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/chelsea-ready-to-move-pasalic-on-with-fiorentina-keen/) * * * ### [Pjanic will need to push for move if he wants to leave Juventus](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/pjanic-will-need-to-push-for-move-if-he-wants-to-leave-juventus/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/928123294-300x300.jpg) Juventus have told Miralem Pjanic that he himself will need to force a transfer if he wants to leave the club this summer.\ According to Gazzetta … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/pjanic-will-need-to-push-for-move-if-he-wants-to-leave-juventus/) * * * ### [Chelsea contact Lewandowski's agent over move](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/chelsea-contact-lewandowskis-agent-over-move/) ![](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/978738850-300x300.jpg) Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly stepping up their efforts to lure Robert Lewandowski away from Bayern Munich this summer.\ The Blues … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2018/06/26/chelsea-contact-lewandowskis-agent-over-move/) * * * For more stories similar to those above, visit the [Read Chelsea homepage](https://readchelsea.com/). 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