Transfer Done Deals; Félix Unsure About Chelsea Future, Chelsea To Battle Spurs For Gvardiol

Félix Unsure About Chelsea Future

João Félix opened up about his future at Chelsea in a recent interview (via Telegraph), hinting that the Blues’ failure to qualify for the Champions League next season could influence his decision of whether to continue at the Stamford Bridge or not.

“Yeah, playing in the Champions League is always different. It’s a competition that everyone wants to play,” the Portuguese international stated.

Chelsea To Battle Spurs For Gvardiol

According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea could be set to battle it out for the services of 21-year-old RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol in the summer transfer window. Gvardiol has been impressive in the Bundesliga and has attracted a lot of attention from across the continent thanks to his solid performances at the recent Qatar World Cup. Chelsea have been long linked with the youngster, and even had a mega bid rejected for him last summer, but they have failed to make much progress in their pursuit since.

Alderweireld announces international retirement

Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld has announced his international retirement. Alderweireld made his international debut in May 2009 under national coach Frank Vercauteren ​at the Kirin Cup in Japan with a 1-1 draw against Chile. The Royal Antwerp centre-back wrote an emotional statement after ending his international career on 127 caps.

Inter Milan interested in signing Samuel Umtiti

Samuel Umtiti’s performances for Lecce in the Serie A have not gone unnoticed as Italian heavyweights Inter Milan are eyeing a move for the French defender, according to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Mundo Deportivo). The centre-back, on loan from Barcelona, has put in a string of impressive displays, helping I Salentini stay nine points above the relegation zone.

DONE DEALS

OFFICIAL: Chesterfield complete signing of striker Andrew Dallas from National League rivals

Striker Andrew Dallas has completed his loan move to Chesterfield. The 23-year-old joined on loan from fellow National League side Solihull Moors until the end of the season. The forward has been at the Moors for two years, scoring 34 goals in 83 games, but he is out of contract in the summer.