Chelsea weigh midfield moves as Joao Pedro signs on
Reece James is expected back after the international break, with Matt Law saying Chelsea are not worried about this 'small difficulty' ahead of Bournemouth.
Chelsea's young loanees are gaining experience away from Stamford Bridge, with Ryan Kavuma-McQueen and Reggie Walsh making early impressions at Portsmouth and Wigan.
Chelsea academy defender Tayo Subuloye, converted from midfield to centre-back, is 'knocking on the door' for a debut as Xabi Alonso looks for answers in defence.
Chelsea and BlueCo are delighted with Gessime Yassine’s rise at Strasbourg after a £5m move, with the winger scoring at the World Cup and continuing his strong start in France.
Chelsea are tipped to target Murillo, Lamine Camara and Jean-Philippe Mateta in January to address defensive frailties, add midfield quality and provide cover for Joao Pedro.
Carlton Cole says Danny Welbeck's arrival has helped Joao Pedro thrive at Chelsea, with the experienced forward backing the Brazilian's strong start and double-figure hopes.
Morgan Rogers said loan spells in men’s football 'made me ready for Chelsea', helping him adapt, handle setbacks and develop beyond academy level.
Chelsea face Bayern Munich competition for Morgan Gibbs-White, valued at about £60m. The Nottingham Forest midfielder was considered this summer and has joined England's squad.
Moises Caicedo has been ranked above former Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez by The Athletic, with his return seen as key to solving Chelsea's defensive problems.
Chelsea are discussing Alex Scott and Adam Wharton as January midfield targets after ending interest in Lamine Camara and rejecting a move for free agent Georginio Wijnaldum.
Chelsea could improve quickly after the break through returning injured players, possible tactical tweaks, rest and potential debuts, with Bournemouth seen as a turning point.
Joao Pedro has signed a new Chelsea deal until 2034 after a 20-goal season, saying he believes in the club's direction. He is sidelined with a suspected knee injury.
Chelsea are reported to be competing with Arsenal for Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiel, who has made nine goal contributions in seven league matches this season.
Chelsea will assess Keira Walsh after she felt quad discomfort in the 1-0 win over Austria Vienna. Sonia Bompastor hopes the midfielder will be available for Arsenal.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said Cole Palmer does not 'play games' and believes Chelsea's No 10 is genuinely injured after withdrawing from England duty.
Chelsea considered Francesco Farioli before appointing Xabi Alonso but made no contact. Porto's coach has a €20m release clause and his side have won all seven league games.
Chelsea cannot recall Alejandro Garnacho from Aston Villa in January unless both clubs agree, with no break clause in his loan despite his limited minutes.
Chelsea expect Marco Palestra to be available after the international break, with confidence growing that the defender’s injury absence is nearing an end.
Chelsea are monitoring Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov for January after conceding 12 league goals, with Hugo Viana calling him a future 'best centre-back in the world'.
Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders has suffered a quadriceps injury and will miss Belgium’s game with Italy, with no clear timescale yet on his availability.
Carlo Ancelotti said 'club interests differ' as he backed Estevao despite limited Chelsea minutes, and confirmed the teenager will start for Brazil against Australia.
Chelsea are tracking 15-year-old Gambian midfielder Adama Jeng, but more clubs are expected to join the race after his U17 displays, with Scandinavia seen as a likely next step.
