Chelsea Daily News Roundup
Ex-Chelsea defender Glen Johnson says signing Alejandro Garnacho was a ‘mistake’, citing one goal and Chelsea’s surplus of wingers in a frustrating season before Enzo Maresca was replaced by Liam Rosenior.
Ex-Chelsea star N’Golo Kanté is in talks with Fenerbahçe over a January move from Al Ittihad after stalling on a new deal, with European clubs monitoring the 34-year-old midfielder.
Chelsea and Liverpool track Atletico’s Julian Alvarez, whose €150m price may drop after a dip. Report claims he could upgrade Chelsea’s attack over Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.
Chelsea’s 2026-27 Nike 1990s-inspired pre-match shirt leaks, echoing the 1994-96 grey and orange away design with vintage striping and the classic crest.
Liam Delap backs Liam Rosenior’s philosophy to suit Chelsea and boost his form. After a first league goal vs Fulham, he targets more under the new boss ahead of the Arsenal semi-final test.
Chelsea and David Datro Fofana are working on a permanent exit. Celtic, Derby and Antwerp are keen after his 7 in 14 at Fatih Karagumruk. The £10m striker has struggled at Stamford Bridge after multiple loans.
Rosenior is in no rush to sign players, saying performances in the 5-1 win at Charlton brought ‘really good surprises’. He will decide later this week after assessing Chelsea’s squad.
Chelsea plan to sell a Cobham teenager in January after summer arrivals Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho and Liam Delap limited his minutes.
Liam Rosenior will hold talks with Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, who have trained away from Chelsea’s first team. He will assess the squad in January and make a late call on Cole Palmer’s fitness.
Chelsea host Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. Caicedo is banned, late calls on Palmer, James and Gusto. Mudryk suspended. Arsenal have defensive issues, with Hincapié and Calafiori out.
Liam Rosenior hails Cole Palmer as ‘world class’, says a fitness decision will be made before the Arsenal semi-final. He plans talks with Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi amid January squad assessment.
West Ham open talks for Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, who is keen to move, but Liam Rosenior wants him to stay and he could start the Carabao Cup semi-final. Slonina is the alternative backup.
Chelsea weigh goalkeeper options and have Roma’s Mile Svilar on their radar at around £60m, with Jose Mourinho having called him a ‘phenomenon’. Mike Maignan also monitored.
Report details a rift at Chelsea as Enzo Maresca ignored injury return plans, prompting medical chief Bryce Cavanagh to sit on the bench and a formal letter before Maresca’s sacking and Rosenior’s hire.
