Chelsea has renewed its interest in Manchester City's Rayan Cherki, according to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes. The France international was previously linked to the club during his tenure at Lyon. As Manchester City faces potential repercussions from 114 financial charges, Chelsea is contemplating a bid of approximately €90 million for Cherki, who has become a key target amidst the uncertainty surrounding City's future.
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Additionally, Chelsea is set to finalize a loan deal for academy defender Olutayo Subuloye during the upcoming January transfer window. The 18-year-old made a significant impression on the club’s pre-season tour and is viewed as a promising prospect after excelling at the U21 level. The Evening Standard reports that various European clubs have already expressed interest in loaning Subuloye, who has three-and-a-half years left on his current contract and is considered highly valued by club officials.
Chelsea is also monitoring the situation of Jules Kounde at Barcelona. The 24-year-old has seen his role diminish under coach Hansi Flick, featuring only once in La Liga this season. With over three years remaining on his contract, Kounde has attracted the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United. Reports indicate that Arsenal and Chelsea are leading the race for his signature, although Barcelona has yet to receive any formal offers.
Geovany Quenda, meanwhile, has not established himself in Chelsea’s starting lineup since joining but remains hopeful for increased playing time this season. Quenda has only logged 27 minutes across all competitions and commented on his situation, stating that he will continue to focus on his performance despite the coach’s decisions.
Trevoh Chalobah confirmed his move to Como this summer, stating it was the right time for a change. Since joining Como, he has started five matches and quickly integrated into the team under former Chelsea player Cesc Fabregas. Chalobah expressed gratitude for his time at Chelsea, highlighting the club's role in his development.
Lastly, Chelsea reportedly missed out on Manchester United's teenager JJ Gabriel, who is negotiating a move to an overseas club. Gabriel, who holds an Irish passport, has been in talks with prominent European teams such as Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid, complicating Chelsea's efforts to secure the young talent.