Chelsea face red-card threat, Essugo returns before Arsenal
Sam Allardyce claims Chelsea would sell Cole Palmer at the right price despite Rosenior calling him ‘untouchable’. He says the club aim to profit, though fans would oppose any Manchester United move.
RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande has no agreement with Liverpool. Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal are also tracking the €100m-rated 19-year-old winger, with his camp insisting focus remains on Leipzig.
Chelsea target Antonio Silva earns Jose Mourinho praise as ‘fantastic’ at Benfica training. With centre-backs available for sale, Silva’s contract situation could make him a summer option.
Chelsea may want to avoid Newcastle in the Champions League due to St James’ Park’s hostile atmosphere, Anthony Gordon’s scoring burst, and the prospect of ex-Blue Lewis Hall starring.
Chelsea join Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool in chasing Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood. The 20-year-old versatile, homegrown England U21 is valued at £39m-£48m and seen as a long-term signing.
Chelsea’s 2025-26 Nike home shirt launched clean at the Club World Cup, then gained sleeve sponsors, the FIFA champions badge and new main sponsor IFS.ai, leaving the kit cluttered and unbalanced.
Chelsea hit six Premier League reds in 2025-26 after Wesley Fofana’s dismissal, averaging one every 4.5 games. Blues risk matching the record of nine, with 11 league matches still to play.
Loanee Omari Kellyman says his ‘end goal’ is to play for Chelsea. The 20-year-old, fit again with 7 goals for Cardiff, cites a positive prior relationship with Liam Rosenior from Derby days.
Chelsea pass the Premier League’s 2024-25 PSR check. All 20 clubs avoided breaches, with Villa and Everton also aided by sales of their women’s teams, echoing Chelsea’s earlier approach.
John Terry says he was frustrated to be excluded from Chelsea’s interim staff before Liam Rosenior’s arrival, despite working with Calum McFarlane at academy level. He still hopes to manage one day.
Midfielder Dario Essugo returns to full training earlier than expected before the Arsenal trip. He may not be ready to feature, but his comeback boosts Liam Rosenior’s options for a busy March.
Chelsea are ‘intensively’ scouting 19-year-old Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis amid interest from PSG and Manchester United, as the Blues target youthful depth behind Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.
Kendry Paez suffered a shoulder injury for River Plate but will not need surgery, per TyC Sports. Chelsea hope the 18-year-old can return soon to build form after limited minutes on loan.
Borussia Dortmund would sell Felix Nmecha for at least £61.1m. Chelsea and Manchester United are keen, with Nmecha seen as potential Caicedo cover though his defensive metrics trail the Ecuadorian’s.
Report claims Nicolas Jackson could stay at Chelsea if Liam Delap is sold or loaned. Delap has suitors like Everton, while Jackson remains in demand after a stronger prior Premier League season.
Gary Neville respects ‘sensational’ Petr Cech but ranks Peter Schmeichel and David Seaman higher. He notes Cech set high standards that current Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez is judged against.
