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Chelsea considers Florian Wirtz while exploring other transfer options

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:29 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Chelsea considers Florian Wirtz while exploring other transfer options
Summary

Chelsea is monitoring Liverpool's Florian Wirtz, previously coached by Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen. A potential transfer for the 23-year-old playmaker hinges on the future of Enzo Fernandez, who could leave Chelsea. Additionally, Felix Nmecha is reportedly open to leaving Borussia Dortmund, with Liverpool and Manchester United interested. Newcastle may sell striker Nick Woltemade, with Aston Villa and others showing interest. Brighton has made a £45m offer for Tottenham's Luka Vuskovic.

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Status Watch
  • •Chelsea is interested in signing Florian Wirtz from Liverpool.
  • •The deal depends on Enzo Fernandez's potential departure from Chelsea.
  • •Felix Nmecha is open to leaving Borussia Dortmund.
  • •Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid are among the suitors for Nick Woltemade.
  • •Brighton has improved their offer for Luka Vuskovic to £45m.
Latest Updates
  • 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea weigh up Wirtz move - Sunday's gossip
  • 9:29 PMBBC Sport — Chelsea weigh up Wirtz move - Sunday's gossip
What they're saying
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Chelsea considering Florian Wirtz move, Felix Nmecha open to England return and Aston Villa among Nick Woltemade suitors, plus more.

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Chelsea considering Florian Wirtz move, Felix Nmecha open to England return and Aston Villa among Nick Woltemade suitors, plus more.

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