Chelsea round-up: Talks held for Madrid defender; new deal for Frenchman; midfielder exit confirmed

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Chelsea could be set to look to Spain for their next summer signing, with Sky Sports reporting that right-back Danilo could be on his way to Stamford Bridge. The Blues are thought to be in talks over a deal which could cost them as much as £28 million, though Juventus are also thought to be interested.

Juventus have lost Dani Alves in this transfer window, reportedly a target for Chelsea earlier this summer, and the two clubs could now battle for the Brazilian full-back who made 17 starts for the European champions last season. However, Danilo was not first choice behind Dani Carvajal and could be considered dispensable.

Another player on the move is defender Kurt Zouma, who is in talks with Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion and La Liga side Valencia over a loan. Despite that, ESPN believe that the Frenchman will sign a new long term contract before leaving on loan, with only two years left on his existing deal.

Zouma suffered a serious knee injury which kept him out of action for nearly a year and he only made 13 appearances last season, with only three coming as Premier League starts, and is expected to head out on loan in order to gain regular first team football to rebuild his fitness.

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He will follow another youngster out of the door after Crystal Palace confirmed the signing of Reuben Loftus-Cheek on loan for the duration of the 2017/18 season on their club website. The 21-year-old midfielder has left Stamford Bridge in a bid to earn more first team experience.

Loftus-Cheek played just 32 minutes of Premier League football under Antonio Conte last season and clearly felt that he would be best served by moving to another club. The move makes him Palace boss Frank de Boer’s first signing for the Eagles and he will compete with the likes of Yohan Cabaye for a starting spot at Selhurst Park.

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