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LondonWorld reported that Championship side Leeds United have entered into discussions with Chelsea to sign Gilchrist on loan next season. Apparently, Leeds are leading the race to get the young defender despite rival interest from Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers as well.

Ben Jacobs told JUSTJOE FOOTBALL SHOW: “Leeds, Preston and Blackburn are the three clubs who have made a formative approach so far. To all intents and purposes, Gilchrist would be open to a Leeds move.

“He’s obviously got great respect, though I know Chelsea and Leeds have their own rivalry. Nonetheless, he would go there, and he would be very willing to fight and try to get promoted.”

🚨🔵 EXCL: Chelsea talent Tyrique George set to sign new contract at the club today, agreement reached.

George will be part of #CFC project, as 2006 born talent is considered as huge one for the future.

Fabrizio Romano’s focus is on new transfers at the moment, but there’s always room for some contract chatter, especially when it’s closely related to one of the major ongoing sagas at Chelsea – in this case the endless drama of Conor Gallagher’s future.

Romano has today given an update on that situation, claiming that nothing is going to be decided before the end of the European Championship:

“Conor Gallagher at the moment doesn’t want to decide anything now before the Euros. He wants to focus on the tournament, but Gallagher will be one to watch in the next few months,” Romano wrote in his Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside.

Chelsea have been granted permission to talk to Duran, who Chelsea want to give a long, incentivised contract, but are carrying out background checks on his character. Emery has been forced to sell Duran due to PSR rules. Duran is rated sky high at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have enquired about Ian Maatsen.

Crystal Palace would prefer a cash deal for Olise, but Palace doing a deal with Chelsea would open up the possibility of Chelsea doing loan business with them this summer.

- Matt Law

Chelsea won´t be forced to ´overpay´ for Michael Olise.

Focus will simply be on getting Olise buy in, and then Chelsea will decide whether to trigger the complicated clause or try for a different structure. They are not at a disadvantage compared to #UCL clubs regarding the clause, which is in the region of £60-65m.

- Ben Jacobs

Emery has been forced to sell Duran due to PSR rules. Duran is rated sky high at Aston Villa.