Chelsea

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.

Chelsea coach Graham Potter said his side were suffering before the Premier League paused for the World Cup, but that the break can enable the players to ...

We're confident we can prepare normally for the games coming up.” It would have been ideal if we could play Bournemouth in a five-a-side,” he added. “Sometimes as a team you go through these periods.

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Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has emerged as a transfer target for fellow Premier League side Newcastle, according to reports.The 31-year-old faces an u.

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Hakim Ziyech has struggled for gametime at Chelsea this season having featured just five times in the Premier League, of which four outings have been from ...

The problem surrounding the rising fee of RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol has been something Chelsea have had concerns about in the last few weeks, ...

[Josko Gvardiol](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josko-gvardiol/profil/spieler/475959) has been something Chelsea have had concerns about in the last few weeks, and they are now on course to signing an alternative defender. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano), Chelsea are now closing in on the signing of Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile as an alternative to RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol. Chelsea have a number of targets and positions in the squad they know must be strengthened, and are now determined to spend less money on defence. [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) Chelsea are now closing in on the deal. Report: Chelsea Closing In On Monaco Defender Benoit Badiashile

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.

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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,

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reports say that Chelsea is trying harder to sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. · Lionel Messi: From Rags To Becoming The Greatest Footballer Of All Time ...

[Todd Boehly](/topic/todd-boehly)is willing to give Graham Potter the tools he needs to improve Chelsea's team in January because he believes in the 47-year-old manager. [Manchester United](/topic/manchester-united), Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Aston Villa, are looking for a cheap loan deal with the Portugal international. But reports say that the Blues have been quick to show their interest after starting talks about a possible move, which could start with a loan move. [Chelsea](/topic/chelsea)is thinking about making a crazy move by taking [Joao Felix](/topic/joao-felix)on loan in January. The 23-year-old forward for [Atletico Madrid](/topic/atletico-madrid)has only started five of the team's 13 league games so far this season. The [Red Devils](/topic/red-devils)have looked into the possibility of getting [Felix](/topic/felix)on a straight loan deal.

Graham Potter's side host the Cherries looking to plot a route back toward the Champions League spots.

The visitors didn't offer too much in terms of chances, though Solanke missed the chance to score a consolation late on as he glanced a header just wide. [Graham Potter](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/graham-potter) was in desperate need of a win following the three straight Premier League defeats which had left his side outside the top six at Christmas for only the second time in 22 seasons. Chelsea end a four-match losing run in all competitions, and three points today moves them back above Fulham into eighth place. [Reece James](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/reece-james), back from the knee injury which forced him to miss the World Cup, limping off injured again just after half-time. Bournemouth have now lost four of their past five Premier League matches and remain in 14th. [Reece James](/topic/reece-james) returned to the Chelsea team after recovering from a knee injury in October which ruled him out of the World Cup but he was subbed off before the hour mark with another injury.

Tottenham are set to smash the British transfer record to sign Chelsea striker Beth England. Sportsmail understands the 28-year-old forward has agreed to ...

England has been at Chelsea since 2016 after joining the club from Doncaster Rovers. - Tottenham Women are set to smash the transfer record to sign Beth England EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Women set to SMASH the British transfer record to sign Chelsea striker Beth England in a deal worth £250,000 - surpassing what Chelsea paid Man United for Lauren James

Chelsea restarts their Premier League campaign against a struggling Bournemouth side as they host the Cherries in the Boxing Day round of fixtures.

Graham Potter’s men will be up against Man City once again on the 8th of Jan in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup. The Cherries have had a similar stroke of luck compared to their rivals. After a successful gallop of nine consecutive wins under the new leadership of Graham Potter, Chelsea has failed to register a win in their previous three fixtures.

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.

Joao Felix became Atletico Madrid's club-record signing when he arrived for a $134million fee in 2019, but he will likely leave in January.

It remains to be seen if Chelsea can afford to secure a quality forward option in January on a permanent basis, with Fabrizio Romano reporting they are also in the final stages of negotiations for a $37m purchase of 21-year-old Monaco center-back Benoit Badiashile. ESPN added Atletico will also demand a loan fee in the range of $9m for the half-season rental. The Telegraph is reporting Chelsea and Atletico are deep in discussions about a deal that would involve either an option or an obligation to turn the loan into a permanent move at the conclusion of the season.

Chelsea have been recommended Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Kouadio Kone.

It is not the first time a Premier League club has been linked to Kone. Chelsea have a goal of signing two midfielders in the coming windows. [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 in either January or June, new midfielders are a priority for Chelsea. He can play central midfield and defensive midfield. Chelsea will be expected to attempt to sign a midfielder in the January transfer window. [Kouadio Kone ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manu-kone/profil/spieler/624690)is a player that has been recommended to the club in recent weeks. [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) [Simon Phillips](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport), new technical director of Chelsea [Christopher Vivell](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/christopher-vivell/profil/trainer/52231) has been recommended the signing of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Kouadio Kone. The French midfielder signed for Monchengladbach from Toulouse in January 2021 for €9million, and has went from strength to strength for the German side since. [Romeo Lavia](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/romeo-lavia/profil/spieler/628451) is a name that keeps popping up with Chelsea certainly interested in his signature. [ Declan Rice.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/declan-rice/profil/spieler/357662) The other will likely cost a bit less. One of those midfielders will be expected to be a massive investment, like

Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has placed emphasis on bolstering his sides defensive options in the January transfer window; Monaco central defender ...

He is obviously an evergreen player but the assumption would be he'll probably be moving on sooner rather than later." I do think he'll need time to develop to find his feet but he certainly has that attribute to succeed in the Premier League. It will be a couple of weeks so he won't be available for the game." There would have been a number of issues troubling Graham Potter as he saw his side's form collapse in the weeks leading up to the World Cup. "Logically, he is definitely a player for the future. For context, Manchester City have an xG total of 28.09 and have scored 40 goals over the same period.

Chelsea restarts their Premier League campaign against a struggling Bournemouth side as they host the Cherries in the Boxing Day round of fixtures.

Graham Potter’s men will be up against Man City once again on the 8th of Jan in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup. The Cherries have had a similar stroke of luck compared to their rivals. After a successful gallop of nine consecutive wins under the new leadership of Graham Potter, Chelsea has failed to register a win in their previous three fixtures.

Graham Potter has discussed how stressed he found himself while on holiday during the World Cup break and he will be eager to return to winning ways.

‘It would be wrong for me to say that Raheem has been at the absolute top of his game but he’s not the only one. They last picked up a point in the league on October 22, in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United. He has been present at Bournemouth games for some time now, and was faced with a difficult decision from the off over whether or not to hire O'Neil permanently. He has a run on Smith and gets his shot away, but as he does he appears to be tugged back by the Argentine. While the hosts had 12 players - third only to the two Manchester clubs - go to the tournament, Bournemouth only had two: Chris Mepham and Kieffer Moore, with Wales eliminated before December had even begun. The visitors are playing in a back five with a centre-back trio of Adam Smith, Lloyd Kelly and Marcos Senesi. VAR, of course, has a look but does not instruct the official to have another look. I wanted to continue the journey, nice to get the nod. Sterling is played in down the right and his ball across is perfect for Havertz to slide in. He opts for the latter option and Cucurella is able to cut it out. First, Thiago Silva gives the ball away by playing the ball across goal to give Solanke a sniff of an opening. Billing gratefully receives and chips a ball into the back post for Stacey to run onto.