Chelsea targets Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini for transfer
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Chelsea has entered the competition for Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, as reported on August 2. The club has long admired the 22-year-old and is preparing to submit an official proposal. Atalanta values Scalvini at around £42 million, although Newcastle is reportedly considering a lower bid. Scalvini has expressed a desire to play in the Premier League, which may aid negotiations. Chelsea recently signed Maxence Lacroix as they consider further bolstering their defense following potential player departures.
- •Chelsea is interested in Giorgio Scalvini from Atalanta.
- •Scalvini is valued at approximately £42 million by Atalanta.
- •Newcastle is considering an opening bid of around £34 million.
- •Scalvini made 30 appearances for Atalanta last season.
- •Chelsea aims to address potential departures with new signings.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea Are Eyeing A Move For This Serie A Defender This Summer: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea Are In The Mix To Sign This Serie A Defender: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea join race for Italian centre-back Giorgio Scalvini
"In a recent report, Quotidiano Sportivo claimed that Chelsea are eyeing a move for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi this summer. It has been stated that the Blues will have to rival Manchester United and ...
"In a recent report, The Sun mentioned that Chelsea are in the mix to sign Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini. It has been claimed that the Blues would have to compete with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcas...
"Chelsea have joined the race for Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, according to The Sun.The Blues have admired the Italian centre-back for a long time but have never formalised their interest wit...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:50 PMChelsea Are Eyeing A Move For This Serie A Defender This Summer: Should Alonso Bring Him On Board?
In a recent report, Quotidiano Sportivo claimed that Chelsea are eyeing a move for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi this summer. It has been stated that the Blues will have to rival Manchester United and ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:20 PMChelsea Are In The Mix To Sign This Serie A Defender: Should Alonso Snap Him Up?
In a recent report, The Sun mentioned that Chelsea are in the mix to sign Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini. It has been claimed that the Blues would have to compete with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcas...
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 6:15 PMChelsea join race for Italian centre-back Giorgio Scalvini
Chelsea have joined the race for Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, according to The Sun.The Blues have admired the Italian centre-back for a long time but have never formalised their interest wit...
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