Chelsea completed the signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez on a season-long loan. Boss Thomas Tuchel had hoped to be able to work with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde but Chelsea did not meet the release clause of the centre-back. It meant Saul proved the only incoming player for the west London club on Tuesday with the 26-year-old eager to start this latest chapter in his career. "The only written, formal offer from Chelsea came last Wednesday, around 5pm," said Monchi at a press conference. "We weren't satisfied with the offer, and it was linked to Chelsea selling a player.

Source: Irish Independent September 01, 2021 07:52 UTC