Chelsea target Alex Scott as Colwill talks begin
Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior said he will reveal what happened behind the scenes "when the time is right", insisting his troubled spell "has nothing to do with football".
Ellie Carpenter has become key for Chelsea Women under Sonia Bompastor, scoring five goals and helping drive the Women's Super League leaders with her wing-back threat.
Chelsea scouts watched Galatasaray's Aleksey Batrakov score twice in a 2-0 win over Stuttgart, though the Turkish club are unlikely to sell the £50m-rated midfielder in January.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink defended Cole Palmer's England absence, saying the Chelsea star was "hurt" by his World Cup omission and should not go if not fully fit.
Reece James was one of only two full-backs across Europe's top five leagues to rank in the top 10 for defending, playmaking and attacking, underlining Chelsea's boost on his return.
Chelsea are reportedly ready to revisit a move for Bournemouth's Alex Scott in January after bids of up to £64m were rejected, with the midfielder valued at £100m.
Mikel Arteta called Martin Zubimendi "a very important player for us", a clear warning to Chelsea as they monitor the Arsenal midfielder before January.
Cole Palmer may miss out on England again after withdrawing from the last camp, with Thomas Tuchel favouring players he can assess in training despite the Chelsea midfielder's talent.
Chelsea are set to open contract talks with Levi Colwill amid interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid, with the defender seen as central to their long-term plans.
Mamadou Sarr said his Chelsea spell was a "rollercoaster" and that the criticism after his error against Paris Saint-Germain was "horrible", after falling out of favour following Liam Rosenior's exit.
Chelsea's reported interest in Monza striker Gustavo Varela is questioned, with Joao Pedro and Danny Welbeck already covering a position not seen as a priority.
Roma are ready to revive interest in Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens for January, with the 22-year-old struggling for minutes under Xabi Alonso and valued at about €34.5m.
Chelsea fans reacted angrily to Mamadou Sarr's comments on his Stamford Bridge spell, with many saying the defender should be sold after his difficult season.
Thomas Tuchel said missing the last England camp was a "missed opportunity" as Chelsea's Cole Palmer seeks a recall.
Chelsea have been handed a possible January opening for Boca Juniors prospect Tomas Aranda, while the roundup also notes new Levi Colwill talks and Mamadou Sarr's comments.
