Fabrizio Romano provides huge update as Chelsea chase Gabriel Jesus

We are one day into the transfer window, and I must admit that a part of me kind of expected an immediate Chelsea signing. I know, it seems like wishful thinking – sort of. However, I am also predicting major incomings from chairman Todd Boehly and his investors. We have heard from credible sources that ownership intends to make a couple of marquee acquisitions and reestablish the Blues as one of the forces, following sanctions. In truth there has been no let up at Stamford Bridge: in spite of the upheaval restrictions caused, CFC still made it to prestigious finals. Not to mention third place in the Premier League.

In fact, as opposed to a new player, the West London club did announce Andreas Christensen had departed, Friday. Christensen had a legacy with Chels’, though some fans were soured by the way he exited as well as certain revelations that transpired along the way. Danny Drinkwater also left Fulham Road at the end of the week. Additionally, Romelu Lukaku is being touted to Inter Milan; possibly on a temporary deal, if rumours are correct. The Belgium international was supposedly having a meeting with manager Thomas Tuchel and Boehly, yet trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano says that summit is yet to occur.

Fabrizio Romano provides huge update as Chelsea chase Gabriel Jesus

There has been ‘no direct contact’ between the two teams’ officials with regard to Lukaku, says Romano. Although comments have been made to the contrary, I believe the honest view of the German is that the former Everton and Manchester United man cannot fit, or does not suit, his system.

The attacker was quoted as saying he felt he wasted unnecessary energy chasing and pressing whilst in his second stint with CFC. As you can see, Lukaku is at risk of becoming a journeyman if he produces another poor campaign for whoever he plays for. We do know, however, that he is talented and rather deadly on his day.

Illness might have played a negative role in his 2021/22 displays, yet he must find consistency if the Premier League is his destination. The division is superior to Serie A, obviously. At this time, it feels almost definite that the 29-year-old will be elsewhere come 2022/23. He says he wants to ‘feel important’ – well, Chels’ supporters were generally delighted when he made the comeback. Naturally that positivity evaporated as the season developed.

OK so, returning to the Italian transfer guru, he additionally provided significant news regarding Chelsea’s chase for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus. Jesus is invariably another polarising figure for fans of the London side; yet unlike Lukaku, around half or more of the fan base seem content by the prospect of the City forward’s arrival.

As visible via the above tweet, Romano confirms three things: firstly, Jesus is leaving City this offseason, which is newsworthy. Secondly, the Brazilian shall join an EPL outfit; and finally, the club won’t be Real Madrid, though that was previously reported.

Furthermore, the writer claims Arsenal also have the Sao Paulo-born athlete on their wishlist. Surely it is more feasible that the player would choose Chelsea over the Gunners, if a decision is to be made.