Chelsea step up Álvarez talks, Rosenior eyes James boost for Leeds
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall praises Chelsea loanee Tyrique George at Everton for work rate and confidence, tipping him to add goals and assists after settling quickly.
Journalist Farzam Abolhosseini says Denmark should drop Chelsea’s Filip Jörgensen and West Ham’s Mads Hermansen due to limited club minutes, despite Jörgensen’s recent Chelsea appearances.
Chelsea are ‘advancing’ in talks for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, moving ahead of Arsenal. Atleti would demand a premium after paying £82m in 2024. Barça interest hindered by finances.
Rosenior rejects ‘conspiracy’ over Reece James, saying the captain is fit but unwell and being carefully managed amid a congested schedule. Hopes for his return against Leeds.
Nike release Chelsea’s 2025-26 Year of the Horse pre-match top, featuring a lion pursuing a horse in Chinese art style, 3D crest and Chinese character. Off-white and light turquoise, priced at €81.
Chelsea Women beat Tottenham 2-0 with goals from Keira Walsh and Alyssa Thompson. Spurs’ Martin Ho lamented missed chances as Chelsea managed the game to bolster their Champions League push.
Chelsea reportedly do not view Nicolas Jackson as a long-term option after his Bayern loan. Emegha is planned to arrive, adding to Delap and Joao Pedro as options, while Jackson’s future remains in doubt.
Ex-Chelsea duo Antonio Conte and Cesc Fabregas meet as Napoli face Como in the Coppa Italia quarters, with the winner to play Inter. Fabregas’ Como are unbeaten in the last two coaching duels with Conte.
Chelsea scouts tracked Tromsø’s 19-year-old defender Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, valued at £4m. Basel, Young Boys and Man United also interested. Kinteh has elite pace and could be loaned if signed.
Liam Rosenior says ridicule since taking the Chelsea job has impacted his family but insists he is unfazed and wants judgment on the pitch. Hopes Reece James can return to face Leeds.
In-form Chelsea under Liam Rosenior host Leeds on 10 Feb. Reece James a doubt, Mudryk suspended. Predicted XI features Palmer and João Pedro. Prediction: 3-1 Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea director Jose Feliciano is linked with a £1.7bn bid for MLB’s San Diego Padres. Analysis suggests BlueCo can absorb losses, but UEFA settlement may force recruitment spending restraint.
Chelsea, Real Madrid, Liverpool and PSG have scouted Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi, who has 8 goals in 20 league games. Bournemouth plan a new deal for the forward under contract to 2030.
