Chelsea Daily News Roundup
Tyrique George impressed off the bench vs Brentford earlier this season but has been absent from Chelsea’s last 12 league squads and is available for a January move.
Liam Delap is expected to miss Brentford due to illness. Palmer and James return to training and could feature. Garnacho pushes to start after brace vs Arsenal.
Chelsea intensify talks for a ‘central centre back’, with Jeremy Jacquet and Jacobo Ramon among targets. Move seen as complementing Colwill. Club could also act on midfield or attack if chances arise.
Strasbourg, owned by BlueCo, agree €7m deal for Dunkerque winger Gessime Yassine. Ex-Chelsea striker Demba Ba is Dunkerque’s DoF. Move could shape future Chelsea plans.
Chelsea set for about £4m via 20% sell-on as Marc Guehi nears £20m Man City move from Crystal Palace. Blues held first-refusal but did not trigger it.
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Chelsea, Man City and Dortmund chase Barcelona talent Dro Fernandez, who can leave for €6m. Barca try to keep him, but a Guiu-style exit is possible.
Liam Rosenior welcomes Chelsea’s hierarchy into the dressing room post-match, calling visits ‘great’ and supportive. He outlines a build-from-the-back style ahead of facing Brentford.
Rosenior’s first league game: Caicedo back, Colwill, Lavia, Mudryk out. Late calls on Palmer and James. Sanchez likely in goal. Predicted XI includes James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella and Caicedo.
Report links Chelsea with an offer for Sheffield Wednesday teen Yisa Alao, alongside Man Utd and Liverpool. Player is said to prefer staying put despite bids.
Brentford aim to extend a six-match unbeaten run at Chelsea. Ouattara returns, Thiago fit, Kelleher to start. Predicted XI features Ajer, Collins, Henry, Janelt, Jensen and Schade.
