Gabriel Gudmundsson, a 27-year-old left wing-back, has been linked to a move from Leeds to Chelsea. Gudmundsson has only been at Leeds for a year, signing from Lille in the summer of 2025.
During his first season in the Premier League, Gudmundsson impressed with his performances. Leeds was impressive in staying up after promotion from the Championship, and Gudmundsson was a key player in their success. The deal to bring Gudmundsson to Leeds cost just over £10m, a small price considering his impressive performances.
Gudmundsson has three years remaining on his contract at Elland Road, which means that Chelsea would need to spend big to tempt Leeds into a sale. Leeds would likely be in line to make a significant profit if a deal could be done, given Gudmundsson's value and the fact that he is currently representing Sweden at the World Cup.
Gudmundsson is a crucial player for Sweden, and his performances at the World Cup could see his value rise. Sweden has had a mixed start to the tournament, with a 5-1 win over Tunisia followed by a 5-1 loss to the Netherlands. They face Japan on Friday, and a point would likely be enough to secure their place in the knockout stages.
In other transfer news, Chelsea has agreed a deal to sign Italy international Marco Palestra from Atalanta. The transfer fee is reported to be €57 million, with an additional €3m in add-ons. Atalanta also has a 10 percent sell-on clause in the deal.
Chelsea is set for another big-spending summer under their new manager, with several key signings already lined up. Gudmundsson and Palestra are just two of the players who could be joining the Blues in the coming weeks.
