United rejected Chelsea's offer of including Lavia as part of the Garnacho transfer due to concerns over the Belgian's fitness record. Lavia joined Chelsea from Southampton amid the west London club's spending spree in the summer of 2023 but his game time has been severely limited by injury. Though impressive when he has been on the pitch, Lavia's repeated muscle issues mean he has missed more than 75 games, making just 31 appearances in all competitions.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the Real Madrid attacker Endrick. The 19-year-old is desperate for more gametime, and he has been linked with an exit in January. French outfit Lyon are interested in securing his signature on loan in January, but it seems that Chelsea have now made their enquiry as well. As per reports via Football Espana, the player is now weighing up his current options.
Chelsea are interested in signing the Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old is one of the finest young talents in the Premier League, and he has been linked with multiple clubs. As per Fichajes, Chelsea are currently leading the race to secure his signature. It will not be easy for them to convince Crystal Palace to sell the player, and they might need to pay a premium.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior. The 25-year-old has been linked with the move away from the Spanish club. His contract expires in 2027, and Real Madrid have not been able to agree on a new deal with him. His performances have not been at the desired level either. The Brazilian has struggled this season, and he will look to get back to his best once again.
Man United and Chelsea eyeing Harry Kane Manchester United could use another quality striker and would have been the ideal acquisition. He could have been the mentor for Benjamin Sesko. His arrival would have allowed the Slovenian to continue his development without being put under too much pressure. Chelsea have signed a couple of strikers in the summer, and it is surprising that they are looking to bring in another striker. They should look to invest in the other areas of the squad.
It was a huge mistake to go to Chelsea. A bloody huge mistake. At the time, I was going through a rough patch at Barça. My house had just been burgled, and Barça needed to sell either Depay or me. The only offer on the table was Chelsea's. I accepted. I would go for my family, even if I went to Chelsea.
Chelsea and Arsenal may reportedly have been handed a huge boost as Kenan Yildiz's talks over a new contract with Juventus seem to have stalled. There has supposedly not been any progress on a new deal for the Turkey international with the Turin club, and this will likely have big-name suitors on alert. That's according to a report from respected Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, who name Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid as clubs who could battle it out for his signature next summer.
Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in signing the Portuguese international attacker Rafael Leao, as per Fichajes. The 26-year-old has done quite well for AC Milan, and the two Premier League clubs are hoping to secure his signature. They are looking to add more quality on the flanks, and the Portuguese International could be the ideal acquisition. He is at the peak of his career, and he is a consistent performer in Italy.