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💬Today according to Simon Phillips Chelsea have the central defenders -Ruben Dias -Thomas Aurajo -Antonio Silva -Ronald Araujo (injured for a long time) Selected for the shortlist. Chelsea are also keen to sell Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile in January or the summer💙✍️✅️

Summer 2025, Lukeba’s first release clause will come into effect (€90m). From the summer of 2026, the clause will decrease to €65m

Castello Lukeba has agreed to sign new deal at RB Leipzig valid until June 2029. FabriceHawkins reports. Lukeba remains on Real Madrid and PL clubs’ list for 2025 but he will NOT leave in January.

Shakhtar Donetsk general director Sergiy Palkin claims Chelsea have no clue how to use Mudryk: 🗣️ “You don’t need a Ferrari if you don’t know how to drive it. A normal car will do. If you buy a Ferrari, you should think about how to handle it. That’s my opinion on Mudryk at Chelsea.”

There is a feeling in the game that Saudi state is ultimately eyeing a bigger club, with rumours about Chelsea and Liverpool. (@Independent)

Jamie Carragher: "In terms of control of the game, Chelsea were better, but what let them down was the goalkeeper. They need a new goalkeeper if they want to get back to where they want to be." (@SkySports)

Enzo Maresca: "I'm very happy with Robert [Sanchez], he's doing fantastic with us. Not only in building from the back but also making saves." (@bbc5live)

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💬According to Simon Phillips, Chelsea are very interested in signing Ronald Araujo and Tomas Araujo for the IV.✅️

EXCLUSIVE 🚨 Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell open to Leicester return 🤗 via@stevek9KS1TV

Update: Chelsea will allow Hilario to join England on a full-time basis but not part-time. Club have a good relationship with the FA but still no official approach. via@MattLaw

‼️Christopher Nkunku could push for a Chelsea exit next summer if he doesn’t break into the first eleven.

As confirmed by documents filed with Companies House, the UK’s business register, Chelsea have received a major cash injection worth £190million in the form of a share issue which has fractionally increased Clearlake’s stake in the club.

Chelsea have trademarked a new emblem ahead of their 120th anniversary with its designers describing how it is intended to symbolise their status as ‘London’s true club’. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13972047/new-Chelsea-emblem-trademarked-120th-anniversary-London-true-club.html?ico=authors_pagination_mobile

Thomas Tuchel is adding Chelsea analyst James Melbourne to his staff - appointment set to be permanent. Chelsea goalkeeping coach Hilario unsure whether to join Tuchel’s team. @JacobSteinberg

Tensions at academy level between Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have led to scouts being denied access to youth games following Rio Ngumoha's departure to Liverpool. [via @TheAthleticFC]

Real Madrid considering January Acheampong move after Carvajal injury, amid long-term interest Liverpool, Newcastle, Spurs also watched him at under-20 game Chelsea’s stance still not for sale.

Chelsea backed down on its intention to sign Gabriel Mec to observe him more technically. Some of the young player's performances raised doubts about the investment. (@geglobo)

Christopher Nkunku was asked about a possible Barcola-Nkunku duo on the PSG side, but he preferred to laugh about it before declaring: "I don't know what to say to that but yes PSG is still a big club but there have been no approaches, nothing at all" And Maresca has fallen in love with Wesley Fofana and he sees the 23-year-old as a key part of his project going forward. designed a special strategy in order to keep the player fit and minimise the workload on him. Apparently, they have a strict policy of playing the defender once a week in order to avoid injuries. The strategy will remain in place until the start of 2025. {L'Equipe)

Right back scouting starting up now Reece James does have interest from Real Madrid, and sources do expect that one to potentially heat up again. But the ball would entirely be in Chelsea’s court. One source has actually hinted that Chelsea would be keen to listen to offers for James due to his injuries, however, this isn’t quite a universal feel around the club and the board, at least not yet. via@SimonPhillips

Chelsea will remain at Stamford Bridge and expand the stadium capacity to 55,000 if Eghbali wins the boardroom battle with Boehly. Eghbali favours a £1.5billion renovation to stay at the Bridge, while Boehly wants a new 60,000 ground in nearby Earl’s Court. 🤔

Dean Saunders: "At the moment, Christopher Nkunku knows that no matter what he does, he's not going to start in front of Nicolas Jackson. With seven games in, I can’t see a future at the club. You probably can get a deal out of Chelsea right now."

💬Breaking News💬 Thomas Tuchel is negotiating for the position as national coach of England @welt @BILD_Sport

Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, who moved to Germany from Manchester City's Academy in 2020, is attracting interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham. (@BILD) #Chelsea still believe that Mykhailo Mudryk is a top-level talent but there is a growing trail of thought that a loan move in January could be the best chance for him to find form and confidence.✅️

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | Man City's director of football Txiki Begiristain is set to LEAVE his role at the end of the season, reports @David_Ornstein. PEP next...?🤔