Chelsea

The Blues are the lowest scorers in the top half of the Premier League this season, and Graham Potter wants to bring in reinforcements for the second half ...

Chelsea are 'considering a move for Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix in January'... The Spanish giants paid £114m for Felix in 2019, but are not expecting to attract a bid in that region for the 21-year-old. Felix is a player that Chelsea are particularly keen on, and they are ready to explore the option of bringing him to Stamford Bridge on an initial loan deal in January, as reported by

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues look set to dip into the January transfer market, with links to the likes of Josko Gvardiol and Benoit Badiashile in ...

[For this reason Chelsea have turned towards Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-josko-gvardiol-january-transfer-25833900), with the Athletic reporting that a £30million deal is being worked on for the 21-year-old. He told [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88097612-chelsea-transfer-news-contact-people-close-stamford-bridge): "Now, Leipzig want way more than €90million (£79.3million). [Chief amongst this plan is signing Croatia star Josko Gvardiol](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-josko-gvardiol-transfer-mistake-25786596). Chelsea will have to break the world record transfer fee for a defender if they are to sign one of their biggest targets in January. [Boehly thought that a deal worth £77million had been tied up over the summer for Gvardiol but he then signed a new deal in Germany.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/josko-gvardiol-chelsea-transfer-ziyech-25830808) [He has remained at the forefront of Chelsea's mind but it could come at a huge cost](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/josko-gvardiol-chelsea-transfer-price-25687655), with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealing that he could become the most expensive defender ever. The gap to fourth is 9 points though there are two games in hand over Tottenham with 24 matches still to play.

Chelsea are expected to try and sign two midfielders in the coming months from January to the summer, and Enzo Fernandez will be one of the players on the ...

“I don't want to get into the subject. Chelsea will be watching the situation intently and will be hoping Fernandez is open to a move to the Blue's over the other two clubs in the race. [He's Very Nice' - Jorgino On Graham Potter](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/chelsea-transfer-room-media/hes-very-nice-jorginho-on-graham-potter) [Report: Liverpool Monitoring Chelsea Target Enzo Fernandez](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-liverpool-monitoring-chelsea-target-enzo-fernandez) [Report: Chelsea 'Working On' Josko Gvardiol](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-working-on-josko-gvardiol) [Report: Chelsea Could Move For Emiliano Martinez](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-could-move-for-emiliano-martinez) [Report: Inter Milan CEO Speaks On Romelu Lukaku Situation](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-inter-milan-ceo-speaks-on-romelu-lukaku-situation) [Chelsea Injury Updates: Mason Mount And Wesley Fofana](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/chelsea-injury-updates-mason-mount-wesley-fofana) [Report: AC Milan Are No Longer Interested In Hakim Ziyech](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-ac-milan-are-no-longer-interested-in-chelseas-hakim-ziyech) [Report: Chelsea Target Matheus Cunha Will Join Wolves](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-target-matheus-cunha-will-join-wolves) [Report: Chelsea Favourites To Sign Brazilian Midfielder Andrey Santos](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-favourites-to-sign-brazilian-midfielder-andrey-santos) [N'Golo Kante](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ngolo-kante/profil/spieler/225083) and [ Jorginho ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jorginho/profil/spieler/102017)expected to leave Chelsea on a free in June, the club are starting to prepare for life without the two veteran midfielders. Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in Fernandez alongside Chelsea, and Manchester United are the frontrunners at the moment for the Benfica man according to Chelsea are expected to try and sign two midfielders in the coming months from January to the summer, and

Chelsea are yet to solve their forward problem as things stand after the injury to Armando Broja, but they may be making strides towards that happening now.

Chelsea however are reportedly ready to push for the transfer to happen. There are other clubs interested in Felix, and the player and his agent have had talks with Manchester United and Arsenal. [Diego Simeone.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diego-simeone/profil/trainer/2868) [Jorge Mendes ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gestifute/beraterfirma/berater/413)is exploring the possibility of bring Felix to the Premier League, and Chelsea are one of the interested parties. [Mike McGrath](https://twitter.com/mcgrathmike) of [the Telegraph](https://twitter.com/TeleFootball), Chelsea are interested in signing Joao Felix on loan in January as they look to sort out the issue they currently face up front. [ Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/profil/spieler/58864), but the Blue's are set to launch a new plan if they get Felix. [ Joao Felix ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joao-felix/profil/spieler/462250)is an option for the Blue's.

All the latest news and updates on Benoit Badiashile's proposed transfer to Chelsea from Monaco as Todd Boehly aims to reinforce Graham Potter's squad in ...

Josko Gvardiol is another player Tottenham and Chelsea admire, but RB Leipzig [weren’t prepared to sell him](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/paratici-richarlison-gordon-spence-transfer-24331328) in the window. [said to have already agreed personal terms with the Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/josko-gvardiol-real-madrid-chelsea-25661098), but it seems a move for Monaco star Benoit Badiashile is at an advanced stage. While currently there is no agreement between the Premier League side and their Ligue 1 counterparts, multiple sources believe he will join in the weeks ahead for around €35million (£30million). While there is no agreement between Chelsea and Monaco, it is claimed that Stamford Bridge chiefs now expect to complete a deal for the Frenchman worth £30million. Gvardiol's rising value has forced Chelsea to broaden the search and consider alternative options for January or next summer. A long-term deal is also said to have been discussed. [Sterling's new look, youngsters involved: Things spotted in Chelsea training before Bournemouth](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-bournemouth-training-sterling-youngsters-25828894) [Chelsea's January transfer priority is now clear as Graham Potter confirms N'Golo Kante bad news](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-january-transfer-potter-kante-25827067) [Chelsea set to seal three transfers before January after medical completed for £80m spend](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-nkunku-fofana-santos-transfer-25830559) [Todd Boehly risks repeating same Chelsea mistakes with ground-breaking £30m transfer coup](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/todd-boehly-chelsea-transfer-mistakes-25824223) [Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from Stamford Bridge](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-news-transfers-live-rice-25834017) Graham Potter has since inherited Thomas Tuchel's squad after replacing the German as Chelsea boss in September. [no interest in leaving Inter Milan](https://tbrfootball.com/fabrizio-romano-has-just-issued-fresh-alessandro-bastoni-update-amid-tottenham-links/) earlier in the summer. The Ligue 1 outfit [are said to want a fee in the region of £30-35million](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-josko-gvardiol-january-transfer-25833900) as Boehly weighs up a move for the French defender. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4023732/2022/12/24/chelsea-transfers-benoit-badiashile/). [first transfer window after completing a £4billion takeover](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-opportunity-jorginho-contract-decision-25836596) at Stamford Bridge with the Blues signing eight new players in total.

Chelsea have entered the race to sign Joao Felix this January and are exploring a loan deal, according to a new report.

The report states Atleti are willing to sell at the right price as Felix has fallen out of favour under Diego Simeone, while Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly is prepared to move quickly to get a deal over the line. Amid reports linking him with a move to the Premier League, the Talk has continued to heat up over Felix's potential departure from Atletico, with Los Rojiblancos willing to sell the Portuguese forward as early as the January transfer window.

Graham Potter has revealed Chelsea's poor form prior to the World Cup almost ruined his holiday, but he now feels 'even more confident' than before.

We all know the pressure and the demands at this club but we have also got enough people who can see the perspective and where we are at to be able to say, ‘this is where we are, how can we improve?" WHAT THEY SAID: Speaking to reporters, Potter said: "I would rather have gone on holiday with a couple of wins behind me, because I probably would have been better company for my poor wife. That poor form made manager Potter anxious during his World Cup break holiday to California, but he thanked the club's ownership for backing him and making him believe in the project 'even more' after a meeting in the US with co-owner Behdad Eghbali.

Atletico Madrid are willing to let Joao Felix leave in January for a fee, and Chelsea are interested. Transfer Talk has the latest.

[Aleksandar Mitrovic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/183209/Aleksandar-Mitrovic), reports [Ekrem Konur](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1607383207690866689). [Atletico Madrid](/soccer/team?id=1068) are confident of landing [Caglar Soyuncu](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/230757/Caglar-Söyüncü), reveals [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20221226/1001910884/optimismo-atletico-soyuncu.html). The Serie A side are assessing potential future replacements for [Hirving Lozano](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/200161/Hirving-Lozano), and with Traore set to enter the final six months of his contract at Molineux in January, they could look to persuade the 26-year-old winger to make the switch from [Wolves](/soccer/club/_/id/380/wolverhampton-wanderers) in January. men's national team](/soccer/team/_/id/660/united-states) defender [Tim Ream](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/146290/Tim-Ream) has extended his stay at [Fulham](/soccer/team?id=370) for another year, the club announced Monday. Set to enter the final six months of his contract in January, he will be able to sign a pre-contract agreement ahead of a free transfer in the summer. [Aston Villa](/soccer/team?id=362), West Ham and [Everton](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/198940/Everton) are all reported to be keen on his signature. It is reported that members of the club's medical team will travel to [Uruguay](/soccer/team?id=212) to advance the move, with the 35-year-old striker understood to be signing a two-year contract until December 2024. Ream, who [scored his first Premier League goal on Monday](/soccer/report/_/gameId/637986) against [Crystal Palace](/soccer/team?id=384), is coming off a strong World Cup where he started all four of the USA's matches. Ream has been with Fulham since 2015, and the 35-year-old [told Fulham's website](https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2022/december/26/new-deal-for-ream/) that he's not ready to retire yet. The Saudi Premier League side are hopeful of confirming the deal before the January transfer window opens, and the latest report indicates they are now in the final stages of their pursuit to land the 37-year-old striker. Now it is understood that Chelsea are keen to acquire Felix on loan, with the LaLiga side expecting an offer from Stamford Bridge when the transfer market opens. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course,

Chelsea news: The Blues return to domestic action against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, and key duo Raheem Sterling and Thiago Silva have ...

He played and scored against Iran before being dropped later in the group stage by Gareth Southgate. Thiago Silva, whose Brazil side lost on penalties to Croatia in the quarter-finals, posted a matchday graphic on Instagram with a countdown for the game. Given the defensive struggle with injuries and form, Two Chelsea stars have hinted at making Premier League returns as the Blues get back to domestic action against Bournemouth on Tuesday. [ if his is fit enough to play then the 38-year-old may well be letting fans know of his involvement.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-graham-potter-mikel-arteta-25391451) [With injuries decimating the squad it will be all hands to the pump.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-reassured-over-chelsea-25837903)

After a difficult start of the season that led American owner Todd Boehly to replace former coach Thomas Tuchel with Graham Potter, Chelsea need to attack ...

- New coach Graham Potter needs to see a reaction from his team after a disappointing end of the first part of the season before the World Cup break when Chelsea struggled, in part because of injuries injuries, and only picked up two points in the last five Premier League matches. - The Blues were interested in signing a striker in January even before the injury of striker Armando Broja who's set to miss the rest of the season after sustaining an ACL injury. Considering the issues of the team to score goals it's now even more likely that there will be an investment there next month when the transfer window will officially open. The Blues are currently ninth in the Premier League table with 21 points after 14 matches and failed to win in the last five matches before the break. - Chelsea are currently ninth in the table with 21 points scored after 14 matches. It will be crucial for the home side to start off well and win against Bournemouth, a team that's only scored 16 points after 14 matches, but as of now are safe from relegation.

Chelsea transfer news: The latest Blues gossip and headlines in the market with updates on Benoit Badiashile, Josko Gvardiol and N'Golo Kante.

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There has been a major twist in the Joao Felix transfer saga after a trusted source revealed he is now being targeted by Chelsea.

Due to this, the price would probably be too high. Potter is preparing to use him as a left-sided forward who can also deputise on the right. They know they will not recoup the full £113m they originally paid for him, but they want to get as much of that money back as possible. This would give Chelsea boss Graham Potter the chance to fully assess Felix before Chelsea spend a big amount of money on him. McGrath states Potter’s main targets for January are a winger and centre-back. That will largely depend on how Felix does at Stamford Bridge though, should the transfer reach completion.

Chelsea could still reap some benefits from the nightmare transfer after their latest approach for Monaco defender Badiashile. The Blues have entered ...

He was seen as a long-term replacement for Nemanja Matic by then boss [Antonio Conte](/latest/antonio-conte) with the Blues parting with £40million for his services. [Chelsea ](/latest/chelsea-fc)may benefit from their failed move for Tiemoue Bakayoko as they seek to make Benoit Badiashile the latest addition to their backline. Personal terms with the Croatian were believed to be agreed but they were unable to agree a package with RB Leipzig.

A challenging start to life at Chelsea meant the World Cup break was well timed for Graham Potter - but there are now plenty of questions to answer.

On the evidence of the season so far, Aubameyang will not be the long-term solution. These are deep-rooted issues that transcend the manager, with Tuchel pointing to an overall lack of quality in the summer before he was relieved of this duties. What was once Chelsea's most settled area of the pitch is now unresolved for the time being.

Graham Potter has been talking about the burglary at Raheem Sterling's house when the Chelsea winger was on World Cup duty with England at the start of this ...

"I think it would be wrong for me to say Raheem is at the absolute top of his game but he's not the only one there. The team from a functioning perspective hasn't functioned as well as I think it can and him along with all the players have suffered for that. We're all itching to try to do that." I think the World Cup experience for him was positive. [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc) teammates ahead of their Premier League return this afternoon against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. That's the most important thing.

Chelsea are set to be one of the busiest Premier League clubs in the January transfer window with Todd Boehly looking to sign new additions in four key ...

[ Diego Simeone and looks set to be allowed to secure a move away ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/joao-felix-chelsea-transfer-news-25611251)from Atleti in January. United agreed to terminate Cristiano Ronaldo's contract and are in the market for a new striker. Aubameyang and Kai Havertz have struggled in front of goal this term which could force [Boehly's hand in signing a new forward](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-chelsea-handed-boost-joao-25720630) for Graham Potter. Whilst the Blues are still considering their options, Felix's agent Jorge Mendes has already held talks with Premier League rivals Manchester United and Arsenal. Atleti CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has already opened up on the breakdown in relationship between player and manager at the club. Chelsea have been dealt a serious blow in their pursuit for Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix.

Chelsea return to Premier League action this evening as they take on Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. Graham Potter is in desperate need of a winning start ...

[Instagram with a countdown for the game](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-team-news-bournemouth-sterling-25840548). [Chelsea stars have slowly reintegrated back ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-raheem-sterling-chelsea-25838505)into Potter's squad throughout December as the World Cup came to an end just over a week ago. Potter has a decision to make regarding whether to play most of his returning World Cup stars or to stick with those who trained under the Blues boss throughout the break. Chelsea's Twitter account gave another hint after posting an image of Raheem Sterling on Monday, writing: "Patiently waiting for tomorrow." Chelsea return to Premier League action this evening as they take on Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. [Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/potter-chelsea-january-transfer-james-25839262)were the two players to go furthest into the tournament with both featuring in the third place play-off match after Croatia and Morocco were both knocked out in the semi-finals.

Chelsea are interested in signing Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix in January to help secure a top four place this season.The Blues are looking for a lo.

Still only 23, there is plenty of room for Felix to improve and he will be hoping to make the most of his potential with his next move having stagnated at Atletico Madrid since his move. Atletico Madrid spent £114 million to land Felix in the summer of 2019 and won’t be able to recoup that, but will want to get something close to that sum once a move is made permanent. The Blues are looking for a loan move when the transfer when the transfer window opens next month in a bid to improve their goal output having been the lowest scorers in the top half of the league this campaign, scoring just 17.

Chelsea will be hoping to regain some form coming into the second half of the Premier League season, and that can start off with a convincing win against ...

Graham Potter has spoken of his disappointment over the results in recent days. A tough test in Bournemouth, who actually won two out of their last three games before the break, but it's a test a team like Chelsea are expected to come through despite their recent form. A tough challenge awaits in the form of Bournemouth, but Chelsea will be heavy favourites going into the game. Chelsea really need to get back into form in the next few games after a tough period before the World Cup. Graham Potter's side come into the game off the back of four straight defeats before the World Cup break, and will be hoping to right some of those wrongs. Chelsea will be hoping to regain some form coming into the second half of the Premier League season, and that can start off with a convincing win against Bournemouth today.

Todd Boehly is preparing to back Graham Potter with new signings in the January transfer window as Chelsea aim to finish inside the top four come the end of ...

It remains to be seen whether any club will match Atleti's asking price for Felix in January, but Chelsea may be willing to take the risk as they aim to finish inside the top four. It also hints that Christopher Nkunku is likely to play through the middle once he completes his transfer in the summer. [ Christopher Nkunku who is set to complete a £52million move](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/christopher-nkunku-chelsea-transfer-january-25526212) to Stamford Bridge, football.london understands. This would suggest that the Portugal international will be competing with Raheem Sterling, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic for a starting role, rather than with Havertz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Arsenal and Manchester United are said to have held talks with Felix's agent, Jorge Mendes, over a potential January transfer for the Atleti forward. The La Liga outfit are not expecting to recoup a similar fee to what they paid for Felix but can still command a significant fee considering his contract is set to run until 2026.