Chelsea moves: Sánchez exit plan, Hall race led
Chelsea and Liverpool lead the race to sign Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi on a free. Spurs, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are also monitoring the Argentina international. Livescore
Chelsea have joined Borussia Dortmund in pursuing Arsenal prospect Ethan Nwaneri, who is on loan at Marseille amid uncertainty over his pathway into the Gunners’ first team.
Micah Richards felt Chelsea’s plan worked early at Man City but key moments cost them, with Doku targeted on the left. Gusto battled, Cucurella had an offside chance, and Reece James’ absence was felt.
Frank Lampard wants Chelsea’s 18-year-old Jesse Derry on loan for promoted Coventry. Chelsea view Derry as a long-term first-team option but have not decided on a season-long loan amid wider interest. Livescore
Opinion urges Chelsea fans to protest against BlueCo, the sporting directors and Liam Rosenior before the Man United match, claiming poor leadership, long contracts and spending have stripped the club’s soul.
West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes is linked with Chelsea, Liverpool and Man United, but is expected to prioritise regular minutes at West Ham over joining Chelsea’s bloated squad.
Man City are pushing ahead for Palmeiras’ 16-year-old Eduardo Conceição at around £34m. Chelsea remain attentive alongside Arsenal and Newcastle, but Palmeiras hold a £86m clause.
Chelsea are leading the chase for Trabzonspor’s 20-year-old midfielder Christ Inao Oulai, rated around €50m, with Tottenham also scouting the ‘complete midfielder’ who can play DM or CM.
Chelsea have enquired about Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and could move fast, though Villa value him at £90m. The No.10 role may be targeted if Enzo Fernandez departs.
Chelsea and Arsenal are leading the race to re-sign Lewis Hall from Newcastle. The 21-year-old England left-back, also capable in midfield, is viewed as a potential Cucurella successor.
Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong, 20, was shot dead when armed men attacked the team bus in Ghana after a league match. The GFA will strengthen travel security. No relation to Chelsea FC (England).
Report claims Arsenal could turn to Cesc Fabregas if Mikel Arteta leaves, a coach Eden Hazard has said he dreams of seeing at Chelsea, while Rosenior remains under pressure.
Kieran Maguire warns Chelsea may need big sales if they miss Champions League, due to long contracts limiting profit. Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella comments add to uncertainty over futures.
Chelsea plan to sign a left-sided forward, casting doubt on Alejandro Garnacho after a poor season. River Plate have contacted him over a one-year loan. Rosenior says he is ‘a top player’ despite minutes dropping.
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with 20 goal contributions, says links to PSG, Chelsea and Liverpool motivate him but he remains committed to Leipzig for now.
After Leeds’ win at Man United, Jason Cundy told a Leeds fan they have ‘no chance’ against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final, despite Leeds taking four points off Chelsea in the league.
Report claims Liam Rosenior will make Mike Penders first-choice next season, so Robert Sanchez plans to leave Chelsea after a series of errors and with Penders returning from Strasbourg.
Ex-Chelsea academy defender Marc Guehi thanked Cobham for shaping him, saying he ‘wouldn’t be here’ without it, after impressing and moving on to Crystal Palace in 2021.
Chelsea scouts watched Porto’s William Gomes and are tipped to bid around £56m plus bonuses for the 13-goal winger, with Arsenal also interested and São Paulo holding a sell-on clause.
