Meanwhile, the Blues are working to tie Mason Mount down to a new deal. Elsewhere, acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said that the London giants are the favourites to sign a Dynamo Moscow midfielder.

On that note, here’s a look at the key Chelsea transfer stories as on November 17, 2022:

Chelsea working to extend Mason Mount stay

Chelsea are working to tie Mason Mount down to a new contract, according to The Athletic via Caught Offside. The English midfielder has gone from strength to strength since breaking into the first team in 2019. His steady rise has caught the attention of potential suitors around the continent.

The Blues want to extend his stay, but contract talks have been halted as Mount is currently in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The 23-year-old has already rejected a seven-year deal, but the Premier League giants remain confident that negotiations would yield a fruitful result early next year.

The Englishman’s current contract expires in 2024. The London giants have recently overcome a roadblock in talks regarding the player’s wages. Mount has appeared 21 times across competitions this season and has scored twice.

Blues favourites to sign Arsen Zakharyan

Chelsea are leading the race to sign Arsen Zakharyan, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Russian is a target for Potter, who is looking to inject fresh blood into his ageing midfield. Zakharyan has been impressive for Dynamo Moscow recently and could be a strong addition to Potter’s squad.

In his column for Caught Offside, Romano said that the London giants are locked in negotiations with the player’s entourage to facilitate a move.

The 19-year-old has previously publicly stated his desire to join the Blues.

Chelsea receive blow in Rafael Leao pursuit

The Blues have suffered a setback in their quest to sign Rafael Leao. The Portuguese has been a revelation for AC Milan recently and is admired by clubs around Europe.

Potter’s team, looking to add more bite to their attack, hope to convince the 23-year-old to move to Stamford Bridge.

Leao’s Milan contract expires in 2024, and the Rossoneri are locked in negotiations to extend his stay. The Blues are hoping to prise him away either in January or next summer.

However, speaking recently, the player’s father Antonio Leao ruled out his son’s move to Stamford Bridge, saying that the player loves being in Italy.

He added:

Leao has scored seven goals and registered nine assists in 20 games across competitions for Milan this season.

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