Chelsea Transfers

[Mário César 1,430]

50 minutes ago, Vesper said:

Chelsea player now rated as “very likely” to be out of the Blues’ project this summer

By Simon Phillips - 9th Feb 2026, 06:30am

https://Chelsea.news/2026/02/Chelsea-player-now-rated-as-very-likely-to-be-out-of-the-blues-project-this-summer/

 

Chelsea centre back Benoit Badiashile is now rated as “very likely” to be out of the Blues’ project ahead of the summer window. The Blues are already being linked to possible new summer transfer targets and actually, I’ve had info on a huge shortlist of players that they are courting ahead of the summer window, which I have been releasing exclusively on my website over the last 7 days or so. As well as this, Chelsea have been strongly linked with former Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez this week, with reports suggesting they are advancing to sign him after holding positive talks with his reps.

 

As always with the summer window though, we will be hearing all sorts of rumours and stories in the lead up to it, so we will have to wait and see what happens in the summer as to where we will be at with Chelsea’s squad come the end of it.

There has also been fresh Chelsea links to Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa, a player who is consistently linked with The Blues and Fabrizio Romano is now teasing a potential move again with this fresh story.

Badiashile to go?

Benoit Badiashile with Moises Caicedo. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

According to a report from Caught Offside this weekend, Benoit Badiashile is now rated as “very likely” to be out of the Blues’ project as transfer suitors emerge ahead of the summer.

Interest is named as coming in from AC Milan, Juventus, and Marseille ahead of the summer window, as he’s set to be made available for around €35m this summer.

Chelsea consider Badiashile out of their project and will ideally look to sell him permanently rather than loaning him out.

Never been good enough

I’ve never overly rated Badiashile and I don’t believe he has ever been good enough to be playing at the heart of The Blues defence. I think it will be good to move him on now and I’m surprised he lasted this long.

I expect him to leave along disasi and tosin at least 

IDK if the board will try to sell chalobah but the others three must go

[OneMoSalah 9,028]

We won’t get Julian Alvarez. He is top class though regardless of what people think but he isn’t necessarily an out & out 9, he is sort of a hybrid player who maybe plays best paired up with/playing off a more traditional striker. Him & Tonali would be exceptional signings - hence why neither will happen.

I’d be surprised if Alvarez doesn’t go to Barcelona, given the talk of the past 12-18 months. Both players will be costly though wherever they go.

Badiashile leaving would be good, not quite kicked on & still fetch a decent fee. Would give Barco another season in France also, no harm in playing every week for another 12 months. Will be better for his development & we hold all the chips with regards to ownership/trying to do a deal.

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5 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said:

We won’t get Julian Alvarez. He is top class though regardless of what people think but he isn’t necessarily an out & out 9, he is sort of a hybrid player who maybe plays best paired up with/playing off a more traditional striker. Him & Tonali would be exceptional signings - hence why neither will happen.

I’d be surprised if Alvarez doesn’t go to Barcelona, given the talk of the past 12-18 months. Both players will be costly though wherever they go.

Badiashile leaving would be good, not quite kicked on & still fetch a decent fee. Would give Barco another season in France also, no harm in playing every week for another 12 months. Will be better for his development & we hold all the chips with regards to ownership/trying to do a deal.

and why alvarez would want to join us? he want fight for titles. He will go to barça 

[Reddish-Blue 2,617]

54 minutes ago, Mário César said:

I expect him to leave along disasi and tosin at least 

IDK if the board will try to sell chalobah but the others three must go

I don't see them selling Chalobah as they will need CB's (particularly with Fofana's injuries and Colwill will be returning from a bad injury). 

Whether Colwill, Fofana, Chalobah and Sarr is enough next season...

[Mário César 1,430]

7 minutes ago, Reddish-Blue said:

I don't see them selling Chalobah as they will need CB's (particularly with Fofana's injuries and Colwill will be returning from a bad injury). 

Whether Colwill, Fofana, Chalobah and Sarr is enough next season...

yes probably and we will have laso acheapomg. the question if the board sell fofana or chalobah and try another center back. lets see ...

[Vesper 30,792]

32 minutes ago, Mário César said:

and why alvarez would want to join us? he want fight for titles. He will go to barça 

Barca is deffo his preferred destination from whatbInhave seen lately

it makes sense IMHO

he is made to order for their system under Flick

In terms of proven world class CFs, Lautaro Martínez, and Victor Osimhen are the only 2 remotely possible, maybe available options IMHO, plus maybe (IF they sell him) Isak (big gamble), pluxs (pure stop-gap as he will be 38yo), Lewa, but why would he ever want to come here

Harry Kane would very likely never ever come here, IF (they would be crazy to sell him, but who knows) Bayern sell him

some here love to say *OMG just get a proven world class CF', but they just are not out there, other than the ones I have listed for so so long

 

[Mário César 1,430]

1 hour ago, Vesper said:

Barca is deffo his preferred destination from whatbInhave seen lately

it makes sense IMHO

he is made to order for their system under Flick

In terms of proven world class CFs, Lautaro Martínez, and Victor Osimhen are the only 2 remotely possible, maybe available options IMHO, plus maybe (IF they sell him) Isak (big gamble), pluxs (pure stop-gap as he will be 38yo), Lewa, but why would he ever want to come here

Harry Kane would very likely never ever come here, IF (they would be crazy to sell him, but who knows) Bayern sell him

some here love to say *OMG just get a proven world class CF', but they just are not out there, other than the ones I have listed for so so long

 

the only problem for barça is the money. ofc atletico would not sell him cheap. 

[mkh 705]

🔵💥Chelsea could choose to entertain offers for Neto in the next window.

[@kierangill_DM]

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53 minutes ago, mkh said:

🔵💥Chelsea could choose to entertain offers for Neto in the next window.

[@kierangill_DM]

weird

If at least 75m/80m euros come, I think we should accept but Gittsen and Garnacho are worst than him

[mkh 705]

15 minutes ago, Mário César said:

weird

If at least 75m/80m euros come, I think we should accept but Gittsen and Garnacho are worst than him

I think Gittens will be loaned to Strasbourg in the summer.

He needs to play!

Garnacho is welcome to go with Neto.

Maybe they should try to bring Derry or McQueen into the first team instead of buying another unknown talent as a replacement.

Atletico Madrid is interested in Garnacho, so maybe something could happen with Alvarez.

[Mário César 1,430]

18 minutes ago, mkh said:

I think Gittens will be loaned to Strasbourg in the summer.

He needs to play!

Garnacho is welcome to go with Neto.

Maybe they should try to bring Derry or McQueen into the first team instead of buying another unknown talent as a replacement.

Atletico Madrid is interested in Garnacho, so maybe something could happen with Alvarez.

and why gittens would accept go to strasbourg if he cames from dortmund?? we paid 50M for him

What a mistake and we all knew that

[Thor 2,799]

I'd rather keep Gittens than Garnacho. 

 

Garnacho just sucks - and it also goes to show why G/A are meaningless without context too for wingers.

[bluesman2610 1,426]

6 hours ago, Vesper said:

Chelsea are interested in signing the Argentine ace Valentín Barco from RC Strasbourg.

https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/02/08/liam-rosenior-wants-valentin-barco-Chelsea/

According to a report from Bolavip, the newly appointed Chelsea manager has requested that the club hierarchy sign the player. He worked with Barco during their time together at the French club, and he is well aware of the South American’s quality and potential.

He has informed the Chelsea hierarchy: “I want Valentín Barco back.” Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca was keen on Barco as well.

Can Chelsea land Valentin Barco?

It will be interesting to see if Chelsea is willing to make a move for him at the end of the season. There is no doubt that they could use more quality and depth in the squad, and the Argentine would be ideal. He is a tremendous player with a bright future and could become a key player for the club with the right guidance.

The opportunity to reunite with Rosenior and join one of the world’s biggest clubs will be quite exciting for the South American. It could be the ideal next step in his career. Regular exposure to the Premier League could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his potential.

Chelsea could use Barco

Strasbourg are owned by BlueCo, the same parent company that owns Chelsea. Therefore, it is fair to assume that an agreement could be reached easily.

The 21-year-old is versatile enough to operate as a left back, a central midfielder, or a wide player. He could be the ideal utility man for Chelsea. If he manages to fulfil his potential with them, the deal could look like a masterstroke in future.

Barco has one goal and four assists to his name in Ligue 1 this season, and he would only improve with coaching and experience. He is well-versed with Rosenior’s system, and he could settle quickly and make an immediate impact.

 

Once Lavia is fit don’t play him and sell him to strasbourg. Hopefully he can stay fit and play consistently while they get a midfielder we can then take Barco

[Mário César 1,430]

10 minutes ago, Thor said:

I'd rather keep Gittens than Garnacho. 

 

Garnacho just sucks - and it also goes to show why G/A are meaningless without context too for wingers.

IDK, tbh

both are shit but I think Garnacho have a better media and I think he is more easy to sell

[mkh 705]

22 minutes ago, Mário César said:

and why gittens would accept go to strasbourg if he cames from dortmund?? we paid 50M for him

What a mistake and we all knew that

Of course it was a huge mistake by Joe Shields!

He has to play, I don't think he'll get enough playing time at Chelsea. Quenda is also coming in, and Rosenior rates Garnacho above Gittens.

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My worry is that the sports science guys are going to ask for lot of changes to the XI. I hope we don't make wholesale changes like in the reverse fixture. There is the weekend FA Cup game to rest players. 

[Pizy 19,171]

33 minutes ago, Thor said:

I'd rather keep Gittens than Garnacho. 

 

Garnacho just sucks - and it also goes to show why G/A are meaningless without context too for wingers.

Garnacho over Gittens for me. At least Garnacho despite being shit most of the time will score a decent amount against super shit teams over the course of a season. Gittens hasn’t really shown that he can even do that.

[Mário César 1,430]

how we throw away 50M on Gittsens? unreal mistake

[Special Juan 28,561]

Funny how the majority on here and elsewhere knew Gittens wasn't the right signing and quality

Poor signing

[Mário César 1,430]

 

this is not a bad deal, tbh