Ethan Ampadu, oh my word. His energy... his football intelligence, his technique. Do you remember him early doors at Chelsea? It was so different at Chelsea because he was a centre-half who was good on the ball, now he's playing centre-midfield and dictating play. He's been amazing.
The reigning Ballon d'Or winner is said to be unhappy at PSG, with the club unwilling to meet his astronomical 60m-a-year contract demands, according to Fichajes. There has also been talk of Dembele falling out with PSG manager Luis Enrique, as per TEAMtalk, who linked the Ligue 1 giants with a move for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as a potential replacement.
Already heralded as perhaps the greatest talent that Kazakhstan has ever seen, Dastan Satpayev first turned heads as a youngster in 2023 and 2024, netting 27 and assisting 10 times in 28 matches in Kazakhstan's biggest youth league. Naturally, Chelsea snapped him up for around 4 million, as part of their pledge to sign just about any teenager with world-class potential before anyone else.
Chelsea are hoping to sign the Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. According to a report from Fichajes, Chelsea are working to finalise an offer for the Brazilian midfielder. They believe that he could be the ideal acquisition for them in the summer. They need someone who can dictate the tempo of the game and help out with the defence. The South American would be the ideal acquisition.
Chelsea are very interested in signing AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit. The 20-year-old Netherlands prodigy has attracted the attention of Real Madrid and Barcelona as well. According to Fichajes, Real Madrid have already submitted a 50 million offer to get the deal done, but the Dutch outfit is holding out for a fee of 60 million. Smit has also been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool.
Chelsea are now interested in signing the Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani. The London club is looking to improve the attacking unit despite spending on two strikers at the start of the season. Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have not been prolific enough, and Chelsea are looking at alternatives. The 23-year-old has done quite well in the Bundesliga, and he could prove to be an excellent addition for Chelsea, as per Fichajes.
Chelsea are interested in signing the Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa. The 23-year-old has done quite well for the Dutch outfit, and he has 10 goal contributions to his name this season. According to a report from Santi Aouna, Chelsea have been in contact with his agent, and it will be interesting to see if they follow up with an official proposal to get the deal done.
Rosenior was recruited from Strasbourg following the unexpected departure of Enzo Maresca, negotiations for the former being relatively simple, given both clubs sit under the BlueCo umbrella. It's a huge opportunity for the 41-year-old, who was sacked by Hull City a couple of years ago, but not all those party to the transition will be in celebration mode. You may like Rosenior was forced to discipline the forward at Strasbourg (Image credit: Getty Images)
Argentine striker Joaquin Panichelli has become one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe, with several elite clubs vying for his signature ahead of the January transfer window. The 23-year-old has taken Ligue 1 by storm this season, emerging as a breakout star for RC Strasbourg and now finds himself firmly on the radar of Chelsea, who are leading the chase thanks to their close ownership ties with the French club, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.
Enzo Maresca's Chelsea have established contact as they look to sign Arsenal attacking target Serhou Guirassy. The Guinea striker has been on fire since joining Borussia Dortmund, and his impressive performances for the German club haven't gone unnoticed. Multiple top clubs across Europe are ready to prise him away from the Bundesliga giants. According to a report from Fichajes, Chelsea have entered the race for Serhou Guirassy's signature.
Murillo is going to be a leading contender for Chelsea, Mick Brown told Football Insider. He doesn't always look the part, he's not particularly tall and he's got a bit of a stocky frame, but he's very, very effective on the ground and in the air. He brings a stability and aggression to the Forest team which has made him a massive player for them in the heart of their defence with the players around him.
Chelsea are interested in signing the Real Madrid prodigy Endrick. The 19-year-old has struggled for gametime at the Spanish club, and he needs a fresh start. Chelsea would be prepared to provide Endrick with an exit route, as per Fichajes. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done. They have added substantial depth to the attacking unit during the summer transfer window.
According to Fichajes, Chelsea are front-runners to secure his services, and they are ready to make a strong push in order to get the deal done. They would be willing to pay around 120 million to sign the Portuguese international. The report claims that the amount could convince Milan to sell the player, but the offer would have to arrive at the right time.
Chelsea have been chasing Camavinga for some time, a player they've always liked but who hasn't quite settled in at Madrid. However, his strong performance, even playing as a right winger, has put the London club on his trail again, and in recent hours, there's even been talk within the English club of possible offers of between 70 and 75 million euros.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in the Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. The 23-year-old has been exceptional for Nottingham Forest since joining the club, and he is one of the most promising young players in the league right now. Chelsea are not the only club keen on him, and they will face competition from Manchester City. According to Fichajes, Chelsea have expressed interest in signing the England International midfielder, whereas Manchester City are already plotting a 75 million move for him. Manchester United are interested in Anderson as well.
Ismael Doukoure heading to Chelsea? Graeme Bailey said: Part of the new deal, he was handed a significant pay rise, but he also signed knowing a pathway is in place for him to follow Strasbourg team-mate Emanuel Emegha to Stamford Bridge in 2026. We can confirm that Newcastle did make an approach, but so did Brighton, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, West Ham, and others in Europe and Saudi Arabia.
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano says Julio Enciso is set for a medical today ahead of a transfer to Chelsea owners BlueCo. It is expected that the Brighton midfielder will initially join Strasbourg, who are also under the same ownership as Chelsea. In the long run, though, it seems Enciso is viewed as a Chelsea signing, as also reported by the Athletic last night.
