Chelsea shape up for Pafos as Enzo backed and Sterling sidelined
Chelsea push for Rennes CB Jeremy Jacquet, with Julien Laurens likening him to Saliba and Fofana. Rennes want £60m+. Alternatives: Senesi, Jacobo Ramon. Current options: Fofana, Chalobah, Badiashile, Tosin.
Carragher says Chelsea must mix youngsters with senior leaders, citing United’s class of ’92 and Thiago Silva’s impact. Argues a kids-only rebuild won’t work; experience is vital to guide development.
Rosenior’s Champions League bow at Stamford Bridge. Palmer a doubt; Santos and Estêvão could start. Predicted XI includes Fernández at 10. Prediction tips Chelsea 2–0 against Cypriot champs Pafos.
Rosenior shrugs off Real Madrid links, calling Enzo “very important”. Debates role between six and 10 alongside Caicedo and Santos; Palmer fitness a worry before Pafos in the Champions League.
Josh Acheampong has played regularly under Liam Rosenior at right-back but sees his future at centre-back. Chelsea chase Jeremy Jacquet, while competition includes Fofana, Tosin and returning Levi Colwill.
Liverpool believe they can land Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton for around £65m, amid interest from Chelsea and Man Utd. Palace risk another key exit after Eze and Guehi departures.
Diego Costa says Antonio Conte was “always angry” and “nobody liked him” at Chelsea, despite Conte winning the Premier League and FA Cup. Claims made on the Obi One podcast underline past dressing-room tension.
Report claims Arsenal and Chelsea are positioning for Real Madrid talent Arda Güler, with a fee around €90m mentioned. Teenage midfielder is highly rated but would command a huge price. Livescore
Chelsea close on 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday wing-back Yisa Alao for a high six-figure fee amid youth-first model. Jacquet still priority at CB; possible loan-back to Rennes discussed.
Rosenior brings Axel Disasi back to Chelsea training after year out; Sterling still sidelined amid talks. Enzo Fernandez labelled “very important” after playing ill vs Brentford; Pafos game next.
Chelsea set to loan Frankie Runham to Ipswich with obligation and buy-back. Castledine, Buonanotte already off books. Club chase Jeremy Jacquet; decisions loom on Sterling, Disasi, Paez, Fofana.
