Chelsea transfer news: Romelu Lukaku replacement eyed by Everton quoting : Metro.co.uk

MORE: Koeman fires warning to Lukaku amid Chelsea transfer linksMORE: Chelsea star struggling with injury after Man Utd FA Cup clash Romelu Lukaku is being strongly linked with a return to Chelsea (Picture: Getty)Everton are reportedly ready to rival the facebook/" target="_blank">likes of Manchester United for the transfer of Celtic striker Moussa Dembele in a bid to replace Chelsea target Romelu Lukaku. Dembele joined Celtic on a free transfer from Fulham last summer but could now fetch a transfer fee as high as £40million after his superb debut season in the Scottish Premiership. The 20-year-old looks an ideal like-for-like replacement for Lukaku, having scored 32 goals in all competitions this season and being blessed with superb natural technique, pace and power. Moussa Dembele could replace Lukaku at Everton (Picture: Getty)The Red Devils have been linked with a move for Dembele as a cheap alternative to Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann, but will now face competition from Everton, according to latest reports.




Thibaut Courtois is reportedly wanted by Real Madrid (Picture: Getty)Chelsea are reportedly fearful that Thibaut Courtois could push for a transfer to Real Madrid this summer unless they give him a new big-money contract. Chelsea also face doubts over star player Diego Costa ahead of the summer after rejecting offers to sell him to Chinese Super League clubs in January. The 24-year-old is considered a key player by Antonio Conte, who will want to keep his 'keeper at Chelsea amid growing interest from top clubs. MORE: Chelsea ready to loan out Michy Batshuayi for two seasons Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is also said to be wanted by Real, but Los Blancos could be alerted to Courtois due to his desire to move back to Spain.

Chelsea transfer news: Eddie Newton defends Chelsea's under-fire loan system - London Football

But Newton, who is in charge of loan players' welfare, said: "What people don't see is the due care and process we put into our players. "I oversee the programme and I've got two coaches, plus four analysts, medical staff and a conditioner for all of the loan players. Eddie Newton has launched a fierce defence of Chelsea's policy of sending numerous players out to other clubs. But the loan system is a tool for us to develop players in a senior league instead of playing U-21s football. The Blues have 38 players out on loan and the club continue to come under heavy criticism for rarely giving young talent a chance.


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