Chelsea weigh Sterling loan as Gusto returns
After joining Man City from Crystal Palace, Marc Guehi claimed Chelsea’s fans were quiet in a 3-0 win over Palace in 2021. Chelsea, linked with Jeremy Jacquet, missed out on Guehi.
Tosin Adarabioyo says Noni Madueke coined his ‘Uncle Tos’ nickname in a social media comment, which has stuck with Chelsea teammates and staff. He is embracing it after recent starts.
Jamie Carragher likens Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea man-to-man pressing to Marcelo Bielsa’s style in his tactical breakdown.
Chelsea offer Raheem Sterling on loan to Napoli covering wages, Rennes boss urges rejection of Jeremy Jacquet bid, agreement to recall David Datro Fofana ahead of sale, club open to Enzo Fernandez offers.
Troy Deeney hails Robert Sanchez for key saves in the 2-0 win at Brentford but flags his inconsistency after Arsenal errors, reinforcing calls for Chelsea to sign a reliable goalkeeper like Mike Maignan or Mile Svilar.
Alan Shearer says Marc Cucurella’s positioning left Chelsea ‘wide open’ vs Brentford, with Enzo Fernandez covering. He praised their set-piece defending in the 2-0 win.
Arsenal seek last-16 spot on Matchday 7. Four teams still winless. No Chelsea-specific update provided. www.livescore.com
Report claims Chelsea loaned Facundo Buonanotte only as early-season cover for Cole Palmer and always planned a January exit. The winger struggled for minutes before Brighton recalled him and sent him to Leeds.
Arsenal eye Real Madrid left-back Victor Valdepenas while Chelsea pursue £60m target Jeremy Jacquet, with Madrid reluctant to sell the teenager.
Chelsea expected to make five changes vs Pafos, with Fofana, Hato (£37m), Santos, Gittens and Delap in, while Palmer, Tosin and Reece James likely rested after Brentford.
Malo Gusto returns to training after illness, boosting Chelsea before must-win Pafos tie. Rosenior set to rotate with Palmer a fitness doubt and Acheampong deputising at right-back recently.
David Luiz, 38, could face Chelsea for Pafos in the Champions League despite an injury scare. The ex-Blues cult hero won the 2012 Champions League and 2017 Premier League, and will get a warm Stamford Bridge reception.
Flashback: free signing Samuel Eto’o hit a hat-trick in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Manchester United in 2014, netting 12 goals that season across competitions.
Lazio monitor Benoit Badiashile, with Sarri pushing a loan move. Chelsea are willing to let the 24-year-old leave despite his 2030 deal after limited minutes amid injuries.
