Chelsea weigh loans and midfield moves as Disasi interest grows
Romeo Lavia appears back in Chelsea training after long lay-off. Rosenior’s side beat Crystal Palace 3-1; Caicedo, Enzo and Andrey Santos started. Fitness boost for midfield depth late in season.
Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea will be busy late in January, targeting a centre-back and midfielder. Aaron Anselmino recalled; Jeremy Jacquet linked. Rosenior’s strong start fuels transfer push.
West Ham open talks to loan Axel Disasi from Chelsea. The France defender has been frozen out by Enzo Maresca; contract runs to 2029. Recall of Aaron Anselmino frees a squad slot.
Jamie Carragher hails Trevoh Chalobah as Chelsea’s emerging defensive leader and a World Cup outsider after standout display vs Crystal Palace, where Joao Pedro, Enzo and Estevao scored in a 3-1 win.
Chelsea scouts checked Genk left-back Yaimar Medina, Ecuador international who has played with Moises Caicedo. Plan mooted to sign then loan to Strasbourg, following the club’s development pathway.
Chelsea seek a midfielder but Aston Villa push Douglas Luiz’s return amid Juventus talks. Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea are exploring alternatives; centre-back interest persists.
Chelsea target Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers to link up with close friend Cole Palmer. Club plan to build around Palmer; view duo’s Man City-honed chemistry as a creative boost under Liam Rosenior.
N’Golo Kante wants a three-year, €10m-a-year deal at Fenerbahce, complicating any Chelsea loan. Blues still seek short-term midfield cover as injuries to Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo persist.
Opta gives Chelsea 40.5% to win at Napoli. Blues on 20-game European scoring run; Caicedo key for line-breaking passes. Conte faces former club; Napoli strong at home but struggle vs top-five leagues.
Flamengo, Vasco and CFG’s Bahia monitor Chelsea striker Deivid Washington after Bahia’s Alejo Véliz loan collapsed. Chelsea open to a loan; Porto also linked as Blues assess best pathway.
Chelsea recall Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund, leaving BVB “furious”. Move linked to struggles signing Jeremy Jacquet; Anselmino made 10 apps, 1 goal under Niko Kovac.
