Chelsea Transfer News Roundup Former player backs Blues to sign new striker club suffer setback in pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder and more - November 1 2022 Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

Chelsea Transfer News Roundup Former player backs Blues to sign new striker club suffer setback in pursuit of Newcastle United midfielder and more - November 1 2022

Chelsea manager Graham Potter is preparing for the Champions League. will face in the Champions League on Wednesday (November 2) at Stamford Bridge. Graham Potter's side have won Group E after five games and lead second-placed AC Milan by three point. Meanwhile, former Blues striker Tony Cascarino has backed the club to sign a new striker next year. Elsewhere, the London giants have suffered a setback in their pursuit of a midfielder. On that note, here's a look at the key Chelsea transfer stories as on November 1, 2022:

Tony Cascarino backs Chelsea to sign new striker

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has struggled since arriving at Stamford Bridge this summer. Toni Cascarino is convinced that Chelsea will sign a new striker next summer. The Blues brought in this year, but the Gabon International has been a shadow of his former self. Speaking to , Cascarino said that his former club could move on from Aubameyang next summer. "I’m not even sure Aubameyang is a player Chelsea will be looking at next season. I think what will happen is what happened to him at Barcelona. They brought him to the club, got a big signing, then realised quite quickly they need to move," said Cascarino. He continued: "I think Chelsea will have to do that as a football club. They’ll come away from Aubameyang by the end of the season, and they’ll look for an alternative without a doubt." Cascarino also criticised , saying that the Spaniard has looked lost and bereft of ideas at times. "Chelsea had mistakes everywhere. It’s hard to identify one player or go for a scapegoat. The whole team were well off their pace in the game. Even players like Cucurella were all over the place, he really was. He looked like he didn’t know where to be," said Cascarino. He added: "He’s a £60m signing that Chelsea have made. He may have suffered because Graham Potter brought him off before half-time (against Manchester United) and changed systems with him. He looks like a guy that’s completely lost being at a big club at the moment." Cucurella has appeared 15 times across competitions for the London giants this season.

Blues suffer setback in Bruno Guimaraes pursuit

Bruno Guimaraes has admirers at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have hit a roadblock in their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes. According to , Newcastle United are confident of tying the Brazilian down to a new blockbuster deal. The 24-year-old has lit up St. James' Park since arriving in January this year. Guimaraes has picked up seven goals in 27 appearances across competitions for the Magpies, prompting interest from clubs around Europe, including the Blues. Newcastle plans for Bruno Guimarães remain very clear and won't change: the club wants to offer him a new long term contract with salary improved, as reported last month.

Many top clubs are interested in signing Bruno in 2023 but Newcastle want to keep him.Newcastle plans for Bruno Guimarães remain very clear and won't change: the club wants to offer him a new long term contract with salary improved, as reported last month. Many top clubs are interested in signing Bruno in 2023 but Newcastle want to keep him. The London giants want to revamp their options in midfield, with the future of both N’Golo Kante and Jorginho up in the air. Chelsea have their eyes on Guimaraes but might have to move on to alternate targets. The player’s contract with Newcastle runs till 2026, but the Magpies are planning to extend his stay till 2028. The Brazilian is also set to receive a massive pay hike that will take his wages to around £200,000 per week. Newcastle are confident Guimaraes will agree the terms and expect him to commit his future to the club soon. The player is expected to be named in Brazil's squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this month.

Benjamin Pavard unhappy at Bayern Munich

Benjamin Pavard (right) could leave the Allianz Arena next year. Benjamin Pavard is unhappy at Bayern Munich, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg via . The French full-back is a target for , who are looking to add more quality to the right-back slot. The London giants monitored the player over the summer and are now considering a move for him next year. Pavard’s Bayern contract expires in 2024, but he's yet to be offered a new contract. News : First player who left the locker room yesterday. First player who left the green today. No eye contact with the coaches. Frustrating training performance. And: At this stage no concrete talks about a possible extension beyond 2024. News : First player who left the locker room yesterday. First player who left the green today. No eye contact with the coaches. Frustrating training performance. And: At this stage no concrete talks about a possible extension beyond 2024. The Frenchman is reportedly frustrated with his situation at the Allianz Arena and has left training early twice in a row. The Blues could look to take advantage of his ongoing tussle with the Bavarians and bring the player to Stamford Bridge. Pavard is comfortable in a back three as well and would be a natural fit in Graham Potter’s tactics. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found