Chelsea assess Palmer and James injuries as Estevao stays put
Chelsea youngsters Reggie Watson, Chizaram Ezenwata and trialist Leo Black are up for Premier League 2 Player of the Month after an unbeaten September.
Some Chelsea fans want Joao Felix back after he said he wants to return to Europe and the Champions League. The playmaker has 52 goal involvements in 55 games for Al Nassr.
Chelsea want Frenkie de Jong, but the Barcelona midfielder does not fancy a January move. Hansi Flick backs him, and the Dutchman is focused on succeeding at Barca.
Chelsea's 1-0 WSL win exposed Arsenal's wastefulness and errors, with Alyssa Thompson scoring the decisive goal after Keira Walsh's saved effort at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea remain eager to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara in January after a €55m Deadline Day move collapsed. The Senegal international is open to leaving next year.
Chelsea are weighing up January centre-back options as defensive problems persist, with Alessandro Bastoni rated the standout target ahead of Jacobo Ramon.
Chelsea assess fresh injury concerns for Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Reece James during the international break, with latest return timelines in focus.
Cesc Fabregas has a Como clause allowing him to join top clubs such as Chelsea. The former Blues midfielder was considered before Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea are set to rival Barcelona for Inter centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, with Xabi Alonso keen to address defensive issues. Transfermarkt values him at €65m.
Chelsea made a summer bid for Raul Asencio, but the Real Madrid defender's poor duel numbers, errors and discipline record suggest it may be a lucky escape.
Estevao Willian is not considering leaving Chelsea despite Barcelona links and no Premier League starts. The 19-year-old remains one of the Blues' untouchables.
Alan Pardew said Thomas Tuchel 'threw him under the bus' after Cole Palmer withdrew from England duty injured. The Chelsea midfielder has 4 goals and 2 assists this season.
Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 at Stamford Bridge as Alyssa Thompson scored after Keira Walsh's effort was saved, giving Sonia Bompastor's side a valuable three points.
