Chelsea Daily News Roundup
Chelsea loanee Omari Kellyman was forced off injured for Cardiff at Leyton Orient. The £19m midfielder, previously hampered by hamstring issues, hopes to impress Liam Rosenior after recovery.
Chelsea are tracking Como’s 21-year-old defender Jacobo Ramon, but Tottenham and Liverpool also eye him. Madrid lead due to a £7m clause after selling him for £2m; Como want £15m+.
Opinion claims Chelsea, amid fan unrest, are weighing a move for 19-year-old Abubacarr Sedi, sticking to a youth-first policy. Article urges adding experienced defenders like Thiago Silva or Rudiger.
Chelsea and Liverpool join Arsenal in tracking Rennes’ 20-year-old centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, whose consistent Ligue 1 form has sparked Premier League interest for a summer move.
Chelsea face Arsenal in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg without Colwill (ACL), Lavia (thigh) and Essugo. Caicedo is banned for yellow cards. Mudryk is provisionally suspended. Cucurella returns.
Spurs and Aston Villa are pushing to sign ex-Chelsea captain Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal. He seeks minutes before the World Cup after limited role under Simeone.
Sold to Milan for £36m, ex-Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has hit three goals in two games. Piece argues Chelsea’s young strikeforce may lack an experienced option like him.
Chelsea host Arsenal in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday, 8pm, Stamford Bridge. Live on Sky Sports Main Event and Football, streaming via Sky Go and Now TV.
Chelsea reportedly bid €120m for Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde. Madrid are reluctant to sell unless he asks to leave. Move aimed to reinforce injury-hit midfield under Liam Rosenior.
Chelsea beat Charlton 5-1 in the FA Cup. Hato volleyed, Adarabioyo, Guiu, Neto and Fernandez scored. Rosenior used a box midfield with high pressing, rotated heavily and saw subs impress.
