CHELSEA are lining up a summer move for Real Madrid sensation Casemiro according to reports.
Thomas Tuchel is hoping to bolster his midfield for next season and the Brazilian is being considered as one of many options.
Meanwhile, Ivan Perisic reportedly prefers a move to Juventus despite claims that the Croatian has agreed terms with the Blues.
However, rumours suggest that Chelsea have set their sights on Robert Lewandowski instead who has made it clear to Bayern Munich that he wants out as soon as possible.
Morning Chelsea fans
Andreas Christensen pulled out of Chelsea’s FA Cup final squad just hours before kick off – leaving team-mates stunned.
The defender told boss Thomas Tuchel that he was not ready to play.
Christensen had played the whole 90 minutes of the previous match at Leeds.
Surprised Tuchel was forced into an emergency reshuffle of his Wembley plans and started rookie Trevoh Chalobah in the Denmark centre back’s absence.
Transfer target Ivan Perisic would reportedly prefer a move to Juventus, despite claims the Blues have agreed a deal with the Croatian.
The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and has yet to agree to a deal with his club, Inter Milan.
According to Sports Mediaset, Chelsea have agreed a deal with the midfielder on a free transfer as his contract draws to a close.
But now Get Football News Italy report that Perisic is said to favour staying in Serie A.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s Women did what the men’s team couldn’t by lifting the FA Cup.
Emma Hayes’ side were victorious against Man City – winning 3-2 after extra time – thanks to a Sam Kerr double.
Tuchel wants Mount investigation
Thomas Tuchel called for an investigation into abuse aimed at Mason Mount after having his FA Cup final penalty saved.
The 23-year-old Chelsea midfielder was subjected to four-letter rants and branded a ‘bottle job’ by online trolls on social media.
Mount’s spot-kick was stopped by Alisson moments before Kostas Tsimikas stepped up to clinch a first FA Cup in 16 years for Liverpool in a 6-5 shootout win.
Chelsea boss Tuchel said: “Nothing I can say will stop these guys doing it. I don’t understand social media anyway. It has a huge impact and I don’t get it.
“I’m not on social media and it keeps me healthy, more healthy than I would be on it. It’s a very thin ice for everybody who is in such a spotlight to be out there. Abuse is not acceptable, be it here or on social media.
“If someone thinks he has the right to write it, we will not be able to stop him — but maybe we can investigate.”
Christensen shock
Andreas Christensen pulled out of Chelsea’s FA Cup final squad just hours before kick off – leaving team-mates stunned.
The defender told boss Thomas Tuchel that he was not ready to play.
Christensen had played the whole 90 minutes of the previous match at Leeds.
Surprised Tuchel was forced into an emergency reshuffle of his Wembley plans and started rookie Trevoh Chalobah in the Denmark centre back’s absence.
Chelsea went on to lose the final 6-5 on penalties to Liverpool after extra time.
An hour after the final whistle Tuchel confirmed that Christensen is leaving Chelsea when the season finishes next Sunday.
Perisic prefers Juve move
Transfer target Ivan Perisic would reportedly prefer a move to Juventus, despite claims the Blues have agreed a deal with the Croatian.
The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and has yet to agree to a deal with his club, Inter Milan.
According to Sports Mediaset, Chelsea have agreed a deal with the midfielder on a free transfer as his contract draws to a close.
But now Get Football News Italy report that Perisic is said to favour staying in Serie A.
And it has been claimed that Turin would be his preferred destination, instead of West London.
Guess who
This Chelsea legend and serial trophy winner looks unrecognisable with a new hairstyle and trendy goatee beard.
But can you guess who it is?
This former Stamford Bridge favourite used to run the show from midfield each week.
Making an instant impact in London, he spent five-and-a-half years with Chelsea.
And he also won an impressive 52 caps for his country.
Guessed who it is yet?
It is Blues icon and former Brazilian midfield ace Ramires.
Rudiger’s exit
Antonio Rudiger wanted his Chelsea career to end on a high, following a disappointing campaign.
The giant defender has agreed a contract with Real Madrid after the Blues failed to agree a new deal with the German international.
Rudiger told The Athletic: “There was a chance but sanctions are not the problem. I don’t want to go too deep in things. At the end of the day it’s not only about one side (helping the other), it’s both sides — Chelsea have been great to me, I have been great to Chelsea.
“As always, I am very, very thankful me, my family. I became a man here. My kids were born here and everything. London and especially Chelsea will always be special to me.
“It’s been five years as normal with ups and downs, but with a lot of positive things. That’s why I’m even more frustrated because I wanted to have a different ending.”
Chelsea in Lewandowski hunt
Chelsea are reportedly in the chase for Poland legend Robert Lewandowski.
According to Jan Age Fjortoft, the Blues could add the Bayern Munich striker to their ranks next season.
However, the ex-Norway striker revealed that Barcelona are still the favourites for his signature, if he is to leave the Bavarians.
