"Chelsea are in talks to recall Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, with Aaron Anselmino expected to move in the opposite direction to the French club. The proposed exchange of the two 20yearold central defenders is set to take place between clubs under the same Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership group, named BlueCo. It comes amid a complicated end to Chelsea's winter transfer window, with the club also in discussions over a substantial deal to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet."
"Anselmino was recalled from his loan at Borussia Dortmund last week and was filmed in tears as he said goodbye to teammates in Germany. Reports there said Dortmund were "incensed" and caught by surprise by Chelsea's decision, which is understood to have been communicated three hours before a clause permitting a recall expired. Dortmund said they "regretted" the sudden departure."
"Sarr is expected to feature in Strasbourg's home match against Paris StGermain on Sunday night, but it is likely to be his final appearance for the Alsace club. Last January Chelsea completed their first permanent signing from Strasbourg since the two clubs came under the same BlueCo ownership, in a 12m deal. Sarr made one substitute appearance for Chelsea as they won the Club World Cup in the summer before returning to Strasbourg on loan in August."
Chelsea are negotiating to recall 20-year-old centre-back Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg while sending 20-year-old Aaron Anselmino to Strasbourg as part of an exchange between BlueCo-owned clubs. The move occurs amid Chelsea's busy winter window, including talks to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, who could arrive now or in summer as Rennes resist a midseason sale despite Liverpool interest. Anselmino was recalled from his loan at Borussia Dortmund and was filmed in tears leaving teammates; Dortmund said they were incensed and regretted the sudden departure. Sarr previously made one substitute appearance for Chelsea and has been praised by Liam Rosenior as having world-class potential.
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