Chelsea transfer rumours: Bayern Munich want Blues target De Ligt

Wrapping up the Chelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip in the 2022 summer window. Chelsea concentrating on Sterling, Raphinha | Ronaldo, Neymar discussed

Chelsea are concentrating on deals for Raheem Sterling and Raphinha but have also discussed moves for Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.

Chelsea are in advanced talks with Manchester City over a deal for Sterling. The club will only sign players Thomas Tuchel wants and he is determined to add the England winger to his attacking options this summer.

One source has told Sky Sports News an agreement between the two clubs over a fee is "close", though another official has suggested this is an overly optimistic view of the current negotiations.

Any deal between Chelsea and City would be dependent on Sterling agreeing personal terms, and it's thought he would expect to outdo the salary he is currently on at City, in keeping with his status as one of the biggest attacking talents in the Premier League, in the prime of his career.

Bayern Munich want to sign Chelsea target Matthijs de Ligt with negotiations already in full swing between the German champions and Juventus for the defender, according to Sky in Germany.

Sky in Italy reported in June that De Ligt was one of Chelsea's transfer targets this summer, but the player is understood to be keen on a move to the Allianz Arena. However, the fee to lure De Ligt away from Juventus may be an issue for Bayern, especially if it is north of £51.7million (€60m).

The 22-year-old Netherlands international has a £103.4m (€120m) release clause in his Juve contract, but it's understood the Italian club would be ready to talk at around £69m (€80m).

Newcastle are interested in signing Chelsea striker Armando Broja this summer and have