Chelsea Transfer News LIVE: Agreement with Defender, Nico Williams Hinted and Ben Chilwell Interest Agreement Reached for Defender Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with highly-rated Swiss defender Nico Elvedi. The 26-year-old Borussia Mönchengladbach star has been on the Blues’ radar for some time, and it is believed that a deal has been struck for a fee in the region of £30 million. Elvedi is expected to undergo a medical and sign a long-term contract in the coming days. Interest in Ben Chilwell Chelsea are also said to be interested in signing English left-back Ben Chilwell from Leicester City. The 25-year-old has been a key player for the Foxes in recent years and has earned international recognition with England. Leicester are reportedly holding out for a fee of around £50 million, but Chelsea are believed to be prepared to pay a significant sum to secure his services. Other Transfer Rumors In addition to these two major targets, Chelsea have also been linked with a number of other players, including: * Jules Koundé: The Sevilla defender has been a long-term target for the Blues, and it is believed that they are finally close to reaching an agreement for his transfer. * Aurelien Tchouameni: The Monaco midfielder is one of the most sought-after young players in Europe, and Chelsea are reportedly one of the clubs interested in signing him. * Ousmane Dembélé: The Barcelona winger is out of contract this summer and could be available on a free transfer. Chelsea are said to be interested in bringing him to Stamford Bridge. Departures As well as bringing in new players, Chelsea are also expected to sell a number of players this summer. The likes of Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, and Romelu Lukaku have all been linked with moves away from the club. Conclusion Chelsea are set to be one of the busiest clubs in the transfer market this summer. The Blues are looking to strengthen their squad in a number of positions, and a number of high-profile signings are expected. Keep checking back for all the latest transfer news and rumors.Baffled Gallas Questions Southgate’s Use of Palmer at Euro 2024Baffled Gallas Questions Southgate’s Use of Palmer at Euro 2024 Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has expressed his bewilderment at Gareth Southgate’s decision to sparingly use Chelsea’s Cole Palmer during England’s Euro 2024 campaign. Gallas believes that Southgate’s reluctance to give Palmer more playing time was a puzzling choice, especially considering England’s disappointing performance against Denmark. “I think Gareth Southgate’s reluctance to use Cole Palmer is the only decision I would question him on,” Gallas told Lord Ping. “After the second group game, England played very badly against Denmark and he still didn’t see any action. I couldn’t believe it because England were crying out for something a little bit different.” Gallas also criticized Southgate’s apparent unwillingness to make bold changes within the squad, even when key players were underperforming. “He has been reluctant to let go of his big names and make changes, even when they have performed poorly. I’m sure fans and media have questioned a lot of his decisions throughout this tournament, but right now, what can you say to him? He’s taken his team to the semi-finals. He’s done his job.” Despite reaching the semi-finals, Gallas believes that England’s journey to this stage has been aided by a degree of fortune. “Have England been lucky to get this far? I think things could have been a lot tougher for them.”Chelsea are closing in on the signing of French defender Benoit Badiashile, with an ‘agreement’ believed to be in place. The Blues have been linked with a move for the 21-year-old Monaco centre-back all summer, and it is now understood that a deal is close to being completed. According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have agreed a fee of around £35 million for Badiashile, and the player is now undergoing a medical ahead of a potential move to Stamford Bridge. Badiashile would become Chelsea’s second signing of the January transfer window, following the arrival of David Datro Fofana from Molde. The Blues are also said to be interested in signing Ben Chilwell from Leicester City, but it is believed that a deal for the England international is unlikely in January. Chilwell is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, and it is thought that Chelsea are reluctant to make a move for him until he is back to full fitness. Nico Williams, the Athletic Bilbao winger, has also been linked with a move to Chelsea, but it is understood that the Blues are not currently considering a move for the 20-year-old.