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Buonanotte joined Brighton from Rosario Central in 2023 Chelsea are nearing a season-long loan move for Brighton attacker Facundo Buonanotte. The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Leicester, had been expected to go to Leeds on loan, but Chelsea have made a surprise move. Buonanotte, who has earned two Argentina caps, managed six goals and three assists in 35 appearances last season as the Foxes were relegated to the Championship. Chelsea have several members of staff who know Buonanotte well from their time at Brighton, including co-sporting director Paul Winstanley and director of global recruitment Sam Jewell. Meanwhile, fellow Brighton forward Julio Enciso is nearing a £13. 8m move to Chelsea's partner club Strasbourg, with a view that he will play for the Blues after a year in France. Chelsea have been looking to add attacking threat to their squad - looking towards Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons. They have prioritised a £40m move for Manchester United winger Garnacho over Simons - who is set to complete a £51. 8m move to Tottenham. But Chelsea face restraints in the transfer market, having been fined £26m by Uefa in July for breaching financial rules. They are under pressure to maintain a "positive transfer balance" or risk being unable to register new signings for the Champions League league phase. It means that to bring players in, they have to get players out. So far this summer, they have raised a Premier League-record £265m from sales. Noni Madueke's £52m move to Arsenal was the biggest sale, with more money raised by offloading Christopher Nkunku to AC Milan and Alfie Gilchrist to West Brom. Chelsea remain in the selling market with Nicolas Jackson being courted by clubs in Italy, Germany and England, and Tyrique George, Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell and Axel Disasi among those who could leave before the transfer deadline on 1 September. 'Not random' - Maresca blames injuries on workload Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Ask about Chelsea - what do you want to know? How can Raducanu close gap on top players? Tottenham sign Simons from RB Leipzig for £52m 'Sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I want to quit' - Amorim Preview the new series of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams Hugh Bonneville narrates Sherlock Holmes’ greatest cases Reflecting on the 'kamikaze' attacks of World War II A cricket match-fixing scandal that stumped the sport How can Raducanu close gap on top players? 'Sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I want to quit' - Amorim Sutton's predictions v The Cut star Orlando Bloom and AI St. Pauli win Bundesliga's first Hamburg derby in 14 years. Video St. Pauli win Bundesliga's first Hamburg derby in 14 years 'What a race! ' - Hunter Bell runs PB but denied win in thrilling finish. Video'What a race! ' - Hunter Bell runs PB but denied win in thrilling finish First step to end Isak saga? Newcastle close in on Woltemade The week Scottish football had its heart broken four times over Weekly sports quiz: Vuelta, haircuts & record transfers Watch as 10-man Aberdeen falter in Europa League play-off to FCSB. Video Watch as 10-man Aberdeen falter in Europa League play-off to FCSB 'Ireland can still improve despite opening win' Asher-Smith claims two top-three finishes in same night in Zurich. Video Asher-Smith claims two top-three finishes in same night in Zurich Grimsby send fans wild on famous night for club 'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0. Video'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0 'Bradley avoids sporting masochism to make Europe's Ryder Cup harder' 'It's very bleak' - what's gone wrong at West Ham? In decline or in transition? Hamilton's Ferrari start analysed What next for NFL's most controversial draft pick? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week What does your club need before transfer window shuts? The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.