Chelsea youngsters impress as England calls continue
Chelsea are monitoring Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov, but the link is at scouting stage only, with no bid or talks and his contract running until 2031.
Morgan Rogers said he and Declan Rice are 'completely fine' after their Arsenal clash. Cole Palmer's England withdrawal could open a central role for Rogers against Spain.
Jamie Gittens' ankle injury has led some Chelsea fans to call for Jadon Sancho's return, but squad registration rules mean a free-agent deal looks unlikely now.
Morgan Rogers said joining Chelsea was the next step as he aims to become one of the best in the Premier League and the world after a bright start.
Chelsea fans may need to accept Cole Palmer's England omission, with Thomas Tuchel favouring available, trusted options and Palmer's injury record counting against him.
Chelsea remain keen on Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, but Bournemouth do not want a January sale and have set a £95m valuation after rejecting £60m in the summer.
Chelsea loanee Shumaira Mheuka made his England Under-20 debut as a 71st-minute substitute in a 3-1 win over Italy, another step in his development at Celtic.
Bournemouth's January stance on selling Alex Scott to Chelsea is highlighted in a round-up of the day's transfer stories.
Chelsea target Manu Kone's price has risen to about £85.9m after his strong Roma and France form, with the Blues still searching for a midfield replacement.
Chelsea tried to sign Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio in the summer, but he rejected them and Liverpool to stay. The Blues instead signed Maxence Lacroix.
Chelsea target Kerim Alajbegovic is becoming 'essential' at Juventus after his summer move, underlining a missed chance as Chelsea's bigger issue remains defence.
Chelsea Women face Arsenal with Lauren James, Naomi Girma and Keira Walsh doubts, leaving Sonia Bompastor with key selection calls in a major WSL match.
Chelsea are reportedly in the race for Alessandro Bastoni, featuring among the day's leading transfer stories.
Chelsea are interested in Crystal Palace full-back Tyrick Mitchell as a cost-effective January option, with Palace set to demand £20m-£25m amid rival interest.
Chelsea have a boost in their pursuit of Como defender Jacobo Ramon after a report said he does not want a return to Real Madrid.
Patrick Bamford joined Chelsea from Nottingham Forest after just 12 senior minutes, but never played for the Blues before forging his career elsewhere and earning England honours.
Josh Acheampong scored and assisted for England Under-21s against Kazakhstan, underlining his versatility as a centre-back who can also play at right-back.
Chelsea are tracking Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, but Inter want £68m in January. The move would threaten Levi Colwill's place amid Chelsea's leaky defending.
Barcelona are monitoring Chelsea forward Estevao after his limited minutes under Xabi Alonso. Despite frustration, neither Estevao nor his camp are planning an exit.
Chelsea are considering a January move for Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente, whose contract ends next summer and who once said Xabi Alonso was his footballing idol.
