Chelsea Transfers

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As I predicted:

Ibrahima Konate

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6838191/2025/11/28/transfer-radar-latest-january-summer-window/

Although he has been considered by Real Madrid, The Athletic can reveal the La Liga side have informed their Premier League counterparts directly and unequivocally that — despite such heavy speculation — they now have no interest in recruiting the France international.

David Ornstein, Mario Cortegana and Guillermo Rai

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Marc Guehi

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6838191/2025/11/28/transfer-radar-latest-january-summer-window/

A summer transfer to Liverpool collapsed on deadline day, but Marc Guehi is expected to depart Selhurst Park in 2026.

Whether the Premier League champions will try again in January remains unclear but even if they or other suitors do, any proposal would need to satisfy Palace and Guehi — which is by no means guaranteed.

That is because of an amicable understanding between the south London club and their captain that he will see out the final months of his terms, attempt to lift another trophy and leave as a free agent at the end of the season.

Guehi can speak to foreign teams from January 1, while English sides must officially wait until the summer. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Manchester City are among his many admirers, while Real Madrid’s position may depend on the movement of other targets.

Any suggestion that switching to Anfield is a formality would be wide of the mark; the situation remains open, the competition fierce, and Guehi will listen to all interested parties before making his decision.

Although the 25-year-old England centre-back will have numerous destinations to choose from — and some not currently high in the pecking order could emerge as such, depending on how their seasons unfold — it is anticipated he will end up joining one of those who are expected to challenge for the Champions League trophy.

David Ornstein

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If Kobbie Mainoo were to depart in January, even if only on loan, then one of United’s proudest traditions would be placed in jeopardy. United have consistently included an academy graduate in their first-team matchday squad since 1937, over the course of more than 4,300 straight games.

Mainoo has been the sole academy representative in United’s squad on several occasions already this season. When he missed the recent 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur with a knock, academy midfielder Jack Fletcher was called up as his replacement.

Tom Heaton, United’s third-choice goalkeeper, and young defender Tyler Fredricson have also featured in squads this term, but like Fletcher, would not typically be considered part of Ruben Amorim’s first-choice 20-man squad.

Amorim is fully aware of the record and has vowed to preserve it. “We want to maintain that; I don’t want to be the guy to break that record, or that idea,” he said in September.

 

[Special Juan 28,730]

Not getting the huge hype over Anderson

[Pizy 19,250]

36 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

Not getting the huge hype over Anderson

Yep. Good player for sure and can definitely see him playing well for a top club but he’s in no way a Caicedo or Rice £100m player.

For me Adam Wharton is the MUCH bigger talent. And I hope we’re in for him.

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41 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

Not getting the huge hype over Anderson

Adam Wharton (21-289, Crystal Palace) was the Big Five League leader for both Passes into the Final Third (11) and Long Passes Completed (10, alongside Udinese’s Nicolò Bertola). He was also the non-Defender leader for Progressive Passing Distance across all leagues with 442 yards, alongside PSG’s Warren Zaïre-Emery. Here it is.

You may be surprised to learn this was just the third game in his entire league career that Wharton has completed 10+ Passes into the Final Third. However, you need to remember that for Pathfinders like Wharton, it’s important to break down their passing output.

The list of U-23 players to complete 10+ Passes into the Final Third in a Premier League this season consists of Declan Rice’s prospective midfield partners for England at the 2026 World Cup. Elliot Anderson hit double figures six times this season before Wharton joined the list at the weekend. However, when breaking down these single-game tallies, their differing styles become clear.

Wharton ranks first for Percentage of Completed Passes into the Final Third, Distance per Pass Completed, Progressive Distance per Passes Completed, Long Passes Completed and Percentage of Passes as Long Passes. He ranks second for Percentage of Passes as Progressive Passes excluding Passes into the Penalty Area and Direct Ratio (Percentage of Distance as Progressive Distance).

This is a reflection of his style of play, his Pathfinder profile: Wharton accelerates the tempo with forward-first, long-range passing. Anderson profiles more like a Platformer: he dictates and controls tempo through volume. My theory is that this table is a microcosm of their overall output this season. Looking at a player’s most effective games for a key metric and how they achieved it usually reflects their skillset in its purest form.

Both approaches are informed and influenced by team environment, yes. Anderson may even move closer towards that Pathfinder style under Dyche. But it’s much more natural to Wharton and I think he’s a more effective exponent. You still shouldn’t read that as ‘Adam Wharton is better than Elliot Anderson’. You should read it as ‘Adam Wharton is different to Elliot Anderson’.

So, with regards to England, all of this must be considered in conjunction with Declan Rice’s own tendencies when deciding which player to pick alongside him. For what it’s worth, I think both Anderson and Wharton should be in the World Cup squad. Whoever starts should then depend on the opponent and the problems to be solved. We’ll park this discussion for now.

[mkh 748]

🔵🔥@SkyKaveh on Sky Sports News: "Speaking to people at the club, they've already go signings lined up for Summer 26, Summer 27 as well."⏳️

I wonder which players those will be...🤔

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Victor Froholdt

[mkh 748]

Manchester City are considering triggering Antoine Semenyo’s £65million release clause in January

(@TimesSport)

[nyikolajevics 2,829]

1 hour ago, mkh said:

Manchester City are considering triggering Antoine Semenyo’s £65million release clause in January

(@TimesSport)

I hope we stay out of this.. I feel Semenyo is a player who is having a very good hot run in the past 1 year or so, peaking now, but I don't see he will sustain this form for many years. Last January City dropped 75M for Marnoush, I feel the same about him. He is a good player but didn't gave a whole lot for City.

[mkh 748]

🟡Dortmund Director Sebastian Kehl : 

“We will definitely need to pick up the phone in the next few days and give them a call. We have a very good relationship with Chelsea FC. We hope that Aaron will stay, of course” (@RNBVB via @bvbnewsblog) 

[TheHulk 2,636]

24 minutes ago, mkh said:

🟡Dortmund Director Sebastian Kehl : 

“We will definitely need to pick up the phone in the next few days and give them a call. We have a very good relationship with Chelsea FC. We hope that Aaron will stay, of course” (@RNBVB via @bvbnewsblog) 

Robbed us of every penny for Gittens, stalled the Carney deal for 2 months penny pinching, disgusting club.

[mkh 748]

🔵Chelsea are ready to try and convince Myles Lewis-Skelly to make the controversial move away from Arsenal.

They believe they can offer him more playing time with minutes in the midfield rather than just cover at left-back for Marc Cucurella

(@SimonPhillips & @Mark Brus)

[Fernando 6,723]

4 hours ago, mkh said:

🟡Dortmund Director Sebastian Kehl : 

“We will definitely need to pick up the phone in the next few days and give them a call. We have a very good relationship with Chelsea FC. We hope that Aaron will stay, of course” (@RNBVB via @bvbnewsblog) 

Did not not got much chance here I wonder if maresca would want him? 

If so then good because we got a lot of work to do here. 

I will so mad if the board ignores this and continues to buy wingers and what not. 

[TheHulk 2,636]

Worried if we want to target Anderson or Wharton neither worth the price or that good.

[Strike 7,761]

14 hours ago, mkh said:

🔵Chelsea are ready to try and convince Myles Lewis-Skelly to make the controversial move away from Arsenal.

They believe they can offer him more playing time with minutes in the midfield rather than just cover at left-back for Marc Cucurella

(@SimonPhillips & @Mark Brus)

BlueCo did like Rico Lewis and O'Reilly before they shot up. They have been eyeing fullbacks able to operate in midfield.

We have a Strasbourg player who could make the step up too - Barco

[Reddish-Blue 2,663]

15 hours ago, mkh said:

🔵Chelsea are ready to try and convince Myles Lewis-Skelly to make the controversial move away from Arsenal.

They believe they can offer him more playing time with minutes in the midfield rather than just cover at left-back for Marc Cucurella

(@SimonPhillips & @Mark Brus)

I don't see this one happening

When was the last time we actually brought in an Arsenal player (Ashley Cole?) 

[Reddish-Blue 2,663]

1 hour ago, Strike said:

We have a Strasbourg player who could make the step up too - Barco

Barco needs like 2+ seasons of solid football

Brighton had him and then sold him within a year. 

[mkh 748]

Elliot Anderson has already informed his entourage of his intention to give priority to ManCity for a future transfer.

(@sachatavolieri)

[Thor 2,817]

15 hours ago, TheHulk said:

Worried if we want to target Anderson or Wharton neither worth the price or that good.

Wharton is amazing.