Chelsea

Nottingham Forest have released a statement regarding alleged 'offensive' chanting from their fans during the 1-1 draw against Chelsea.

[The chant in question](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-rent-boys-chant-football-homophobia-racism/blt3e65d03245f74fa5) has been heard around English stadiums for a number of years, despite attempts by the footballing authorities to stop it. The incident was reported and Forest subsequently released a statement via their Twitter account. During the first half of Nottingham Forest's draw against Chelsea, some supporters at the City Ground broke out into homophobic chanting in response to going behind to a Raheem Sterling strike.

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with Monaco to sign Benoit Badiashile, with the Frenchman now set to complete a £34 million move.

[GOAL understands that Chelsea are also close](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-near-deal-to-sign-brazilian-wonderkid-andrey-santos-from-vasco-da-gama/blta1f824bb25beb86e) to finalising a £12m deal with Vasco da Gama for Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos. The centre-back was left out of Monaco's squad to face Brest in Ligue 1 on New Year's Day as officials from Chelsea continue to work on the transfer. [The Athletic](https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1609493545374588930), the two clubs have reached a "total agreement" for the transfer of the 21-year-old, and Chelsea are now scheduling his medical ahead of an official announcement.

Chelsea are languishing in eighth place after failing to win for the sixth time in their last seven league games.

It was Sterling's first league goal since August and only the sixth in all competitions for the England forward since his close-season move from Manchester City. But while it is surely too early for Potter to be worried about losing the first high-pressure job of his career, the 47-year-old needs an uptick in results in the new year to avoid putting Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly in an awkward position. Chelsea are languishing in eighth place after failing to win for the sixth time in their last seven league games.

NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) -Chelsea dropped more points in their quest to climb back up the Premier League standings as Serge Aurier earned Nottingham ...

They nearly broke the deadlock in just the second minute as Mason Mount fired over from a good position. "We're in control of our destiny and we have to keep building." The second half we didn't control it well enough."

Chelsea will continue to persist with a certain type of deal for Enzo Fernandez, though TEAMtalk has learned the Argentine isn't the only £100m+ midfielder ...

“We have seen that the deal for Christopher Nkunku and also in their attempts for Josko Gvardiol. “Chelsea have learned their lessons in the transfer market it is clear,” said Bailey. What’s more, Jorginho is expected to depart at season’s end and N’Golo Kante still hasn’t signed a contract extension. Chelsea forked out around £280m last summer, though that appears to be just the tip of the iceberg for Todd Boehly and co. They have made up their mind and are now working hard to get the deal done. [Chelsea ](https://www.teamtalk.com/chelsea)aren’t so shy, and are even prepared to pay over the odds as long as the deal is structured in their favour.

The France international, 21, is set to undergo a medical at the west London club and will add to Graham Potter's defensive options.

Chelsea, who are confident of extending N’Golo Kanté’s contract, are looking to be aggressive in January as they attempt to kickstart their top-four challenge. The west London club has been looking to add more depth in central defence since losing Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rüdiger. The 21-year-old Frenchman is a left-sided centre-back and will give Graham Potter more options.

Chelsea had to settle for a point in a game of two very different halves on our first Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest for nearly 24 years.

It was a composed strike to end his wait for a Premier League goal, having not found the net in that competition since the end of August. A busy start to the year means Chelsea are back in action in a mouthwatering double header in four days' time. Pulisic did well to play a quick one-two and beat his man with skill out on the left to make space to deliver a cross towards Havertz at the near post. As Morgan Gibbs-White lifted the ball over our defence on the halfway line, it allowed Brennan Johnson’s pace to take him clear between Thiago Silva and Cucurella. The Blues seemed eager to make up for lost time as we started on the front foot, with Mount smartly bringing down a ball over the top from Kalidou Koulibaly, but he couldn’t find the target with his powerful shot. However, things were very different after the break, as Nottingham Forest came out for the second half looking like a completely different team and determined to find an equaliser.

Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Chelsea at the City Ground but might have taken all three points after dominating the second half of an absorbing game.

Aurier pokes home after Boly heads a corner to him on the edge of the six-yard box. The technique for his volley against the bar was exquisite and deserved more luck. A ball-controlling central midfielder in the transfer window would be ideal but even with the current playing squad, Steve Cooper will feel he has enough to save the team from relegation back to the Championship.

Nottingham Forest will investigate a “minority” of its fans for discriminatory chants during the club's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

Premier League

Catch all the biggest Chelsea headlines including updates on Benoit Badiashile, Enzo Fernandez and Youssoufa Moukoko.

[Chelsea ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-arsenal-tottenham-mac-allister-25874529)appear to be moving closer to landing Benfica star midfielder Enzo Fernandez in the January transfer window, but there's still some uncertainty surrounding a move. The second half wasn't quite as kind to the Blues though as former Tottenham full-back Serge Aurier equalised. [Todd Boehly](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-closer-enzo-fernandez-transfer-25874717), Chelsea co-owner and interim sporting director, looks set to continue his squad overhaul as the new ownership's philosophy is implemented. They would have hoped to go into that run with a much-needed win over struggling Nottingham Forest on the first day of January. The French defender's medical is in process of being scheduled by the club. [Graham Potter](https://www.football.london/all-about/graham-potter) after yesterday's draw with Nottingham Forest. Considering the stardom of Leao, and Arsenal’s need for a winger, Edu can throw his hat in the ring, as he did previously. That hasn't led to much consistency for the Blues though, who have also had a change of manager with Graham Potter appointed. [Chelsea ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-chelsea-january-window-25875383)got their 2023 underway with a difficult away game against Nottingham Forest, who had earned 11 of their 13 points at home before the clash. [Chelsea ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-closer-enzo-fernandez-transfer-25874717)look set to break several records over the winter market as the club have informed Benfica they are prepared to break their transfer record to secure the signing of World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez, football.london understands. No, they came from the mouth of [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.football.london/all-about/thomas-tuchel) back in August after Chelsea were defeated by Southampton. The Blues got their 2023 off to a far from idea start, as they only managed to draw 1-1 with relegation threatened Nottingham Forest yesterday.

Romelu Lukaku hopes Chelsea and Inter will come to agreement on his permanent transfer to the Serie A club.

[only for Belgium to crash out in the group stage](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/01/croatia-belgium-world-cup-group-f-match-report). “For me Henry is the next coach of Belgium. Belgium’s campaign in Qatar ended with the striker being consoled by the assistant coach, Thierry Henry, and Lukaku said the former France international was the “ideal” candidate to take over from Roberto Martínez, who “I want to stay here and do things right. I’m fine, Inter always has ambition to keep growing. I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy.

Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku said he is hoping to put his injuries behind him and return to form in a bid to discuss a permanent move from Chelsea.

"He has the respect of all the players, he has won everything. "For me Henry is the next coach of Belgium. "I want to stay here and do things right.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST are investigating homophobic chanting by fans during Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea. Chelsea's official LGBTQ+ supporters ...

We have a problem and an issue when our own fans think this type of chant is acceptable and it makes us question how welcome we actually are at our own club. “Along with racist slurs we have reconfirmed that homophobic chants are unacceptable and could be subject to prosecution if there is sufficient evidence after a police investigation. Money from shares contributes directly to keep our paper thriving. The matter will be investigated.” “We continue to work closely with the CPS, as well as the UK Football Policing Unit, in relation to the use of this term.” An FA statement at the time read: “The FA strongly condemns the use of the term ‘rent boy’ and we are determined to drive it out of our game.

Chelsea are closing in on a €37 million deal to sign Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea signed [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/150312/Kalidou-Koulibaly) and [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana) but it remains to be seen whether this is Thiago Silva's final season at Stamford Bridge. [Andreas Christensen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/186430/Andreas-Christensen) and [Antonio Rudiger](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/169438/Antonio-Rüdiger) on free transfers last summer. [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) are closing in on a €37 million deal to sign [Monaco](/soccer/team?id=174) defender [Benoit Badiashile](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/282585/Benoit-Badiashile), sources have told ESPN.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Chelsea invested heavily in the summer of 2022 – bringing in the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – ...

It’s normal and it’s a part of modern-day football that we have to deal with.” WHAT THEY SAID: Potter could do without any distractions at this stage, as Chelsea scratch around for consistency, and has said of the rumours that continue to rage around his squad: “It’s part of the season that we all have to deal with so I won’t complain about it. Potter is said to be in the hunt for another centre-half and forward, as he looks to put his own stamp on a squad inherited from Thomas Tuchel, while the likes of Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and [Jorginho are seeing possible exits mooted](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/jorginho-hoping-napoli-return-chelsea-contract-expires/blt56fe10603542aa49).

UNITED KINGDOM: Graham Potter admitted Chelsea's disappointing 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest underlined the lack of consistency that threatens to shat...

“We need to be more consistent. “We need to have a very good second half of the season if we want to play in the Champions League next season.” Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta added to the gloom when he said: “Since the beginning of the season we have lost too many points and we are really far from where we want to be. But while it is surely too early for Potter to be worried about losing the first high-pressure job of his career, the 47-year-old needs an uptick in results in the new year to avoid putting Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly in an awkward position. The Blues are seven points adrift of fourth placed Manchester United in the race to qualify for the Champions League via a top four finish. But Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier levelled after the break and Chelsea were fortunate to escape without an embarrassing defeat after Forest dominated for long spells in the second half.

NOTTINGHAM: Chelsea dropped more points in their quest to climb back up the Premier League standings as Serge Aurier earned Nottingham Forest a 1-1 draw ...

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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink fears Chelsea are destined to miss out on a Champions League place after a drab performance at Nottingham Forest.

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has been called upon to start Hakim Ziyech ahead of Raheem Sterling after their 1-1 Premier League draw against Nottingham ...

Chelsea are closing on an agreement to sign Enzo Fernandez, while Fabrizio Romano has lifted the lid on Liverpool thoughts over a transfer hijack.

Indeed, reports have suggested they could look to match Chelsea’s offer to sign the young Argentine. As a result, he insists that reports they could bid for him are ‘fake news’. Part of a Benfica side that are top of the Portuguese league by five points, they also have a great chance to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Thankfully, as far as Benfica are concerned, they have a significant and vast exit clause in his deal. Fernandez’s performances had already brought him to the attention of a number of top Premier League sides anwyay. A relative unknown six months ago, his summer move to Benfica has helped catapult him into the limelight.

World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez is facing disciplinary action at Benfica after missing two training sessions with the club.

Fernandez [has agreed a move to Chelsea](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-fernandez-very-inclined-leave-benfica-january-manager-exit-admission/bltc99fb59608057ce1), with the Blues preparing a huge offer for the 21-year-old. The midfielder is yet to return and looks set to be sanctioned by the Portuguese side. Fernandez returned to Argentina to spend New Year's Eve in his homeland after Benfica's defeat to Braga on December 30.

Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea is now reportedly a done deal. The player will join Chelsea from Benfica finally after a week of negotiations between the two ...

Fernandez will bring some much needed steel and quality to the Chelsea midfield. Benfica originally planned to lose him in the summer but could not turn down a deal like this from Chelsea. Chelsea will pay €120+£10million for the player. Enzo will join Chelsea in January. The deal has now reportedly been fully agreed and signed. It is a massive statement from Chelsea to sign a player of the quality of Enzo Fernandez.

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. 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. 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). 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. Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Badiashile on long-term contract and his medical is in process of being scheduled. He is currently in London to undergo his medical ahead of completing the move to London. "It's not just Chelsea. Negotiations are progressing to final stages for Benoit Badiashile to join Chelsea, expectation is for the deal to be completed soon for €35/40million (£30.7m-£35.1m) fee. [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 Badiashile is set to rule out a move for the Croatian. The deal for the 21-year-old is worth in the region of €37-38million (£32.8m-£33.7m). Chelsea are closing in on their second signing of the January transfer window after agreeing a €38million (£33.6million) deal with AS Monaco for centre-back Benoit Badiashile.

Enzo Fernandez has reportedly accepted the contract offered to him by Chelsea. The deal has been described as advanced.

Fernandez has now given the green light and accepted the bid which is a massive step in the deal. [Felix Johnston ](https://twitter.com/FelixJohnston_)claimed earlier tonight that the deal has been officially completed. The deal is now moving very quickly and it now looks to be a matter of time before it's a done deal. The deal has now been described as advanced. The Blue's wanted to avoid paying the release clause in order to pay the fee in a more favourable fashion. Financial fair play was on the clubs mind when doing this.

Chelsea are understood to have made a £112million offer to Benfica for Enzo Fernandez. Portuguese sources say the fee would be paid in three instalments of ...

Enzo Fernandez may leave Portuguese side Benfica as Chelsea increase their offer to £112m [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) are understood to have made a £112million offer to Benfica for Enzo Fernandez. - Chelsea have made a £112m offer to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica

Chelsea news: The latest Blues gossip and headlines with updates on Enzo Fernandez and a big choice for Graham Potter to make.

We continue to work closely with the Crown Prosecution Service, as well as the UK Football Policing Unit, in relation to the use of this term. Read the full story, If talks advance rapidly then Fernandez would need to be registered by 12pm on Wednesday in order to meet league regulations for new signings. If Chelsea act quickly they can still sign Enzo Fernandez in time for their next Premier League clash against Manchester City on Thursday. [here](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/tuchel-potter-chelsea-erling-haaland-25875811#comments-wrapper). [here](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-transfer-debut-25876081).

Chelsea transfer news: All the latest Chelsea transfer news including updates on Benoit Badiashile, Joao Felix and Nahuel Molina.

The right wing-back was forced off in the Blues' 2-0 win over Bournemouth after sustaining another knee injury and [will now miss the next month of action.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/breaking-chelsea-reece-james-injury-25850613) football.london understands that Chelsea have held interest in the Frenchman since the summer but are yet to make a serious move for him. Initial conversations have focused on a €21million (£18.5million) package for the remainder of this season, with a €15million (£13.2million) loan fee going to Atletico, and the rest covering the player’s wages. Manchester United have received the same offer but the finances involved may strike a problem for them. [Deadline to complete Benoit Badiashile transfer in time for Chelsea vs Man City clash approaches](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/benoit-badiashile-chelsea-man-city-25879892) [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) have agreed a €38million (£33.6million) deal with AS Monaco for centre-back Benoit Badiashile, football.london understands.