Chelsea register Sarr for Europe as BlueCo face UEFA deadline
John Terry hails Douglas Luiz as a ‘really good’ Aston Villa signing after Chelsea interest cooled. Blues opted to back Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo and youth, with injuries to Romeo Lavia easing.
Chelsea revive interest in Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, with Spurs also keen. Move mooted amid criticism of Liam Delap’s impact since signing.
Positive signs as a Chelsea player returns to training before Wolves, following Rosenior’s fitness update.
After Chelsea’s Carabao Cup exit, Rosenior complained Arsenal staff crossed halfway in warm-up. Arteta said there was no intent and apologised if any staff ‘went through that’.
UEFA require BlueCo to place Strasbourg in a blind trust by 1 March if both clubs could qualify for Europe, or Chelsea risk being relegated to a lower competition in case of conflict.
Chelsea and Manchester United plan initial offers for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. Blues see him to bolster a vulnerable defence and as an upgrade on current options.
Shumaira Mheuka and Reggie Walsh nominated for Premier League 2 player of the month after strong form. Both have first-team exposure as Rosenior backs youth amid a heavy schedule.
Benoît Badiashile is ‘very likely’ to leave Chelsea in summer 2026, with AC Milan, Juventus and Marseille keen. Chelsea want a permanent sale around €35m, despite his contract running to 2030.
Chelsea chase top four at Wolves. Rosenior remains unbeaten in the league. Predicted XI includes Palmer, Fernández and Estêvão. Score tip: Wolves 1-3 Chelsea.
Chelsea’s Champions League windfall near £80m may trigger big player bonuses. Kieran Maguire warns incentivised deals could cause dressing-room ‘ruptures’ among regular starters missing out.
Ex-Blackburn and Spurs winger David Bentley says he met Chelsea before choosing Tottenham, attracted by their stadium and training ground plans.
Enzo Fernandez says Chelsea are ‘growing’ under Rosenior, praising results and confidence. He has six goal contributions since the change and has featured in every game under the new boss.
After West Ham’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea, Nuno admits the high press faded after 55–60 minutes and suggests a tactical change is needed.
Chelsea’s youth side visit Real Madrid Juvenil A in a one-off Youth League last-16 tie on Wednesday, 25 February at Real Madrid City.
Chelsea recall Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg and register the 20-year-old defender for the Champions League, with Dario Essugo removed after injury. Rosenior says: ‘I wanted him at Chelsea.’
Live blog trails Wolves v Chelsea among seven Premier League games, with scores, results and updates across the day.
Juventus set to extend Kenan Yildiz to 2030 on about €6m a year, likely ending Chelsea’s ‘crazy idea’ to lure the 20-year-old attacker.
