Chelsea

Chelsea have agreed a £35m deal to sign Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile; the 21-year-old will undergo a medical with the Blues on Monday; Badiashile has ...

I thought it may stop a little, it looks like Todd Boehly is scouting the air for players and I expect them to be busy." It seems to take me back to when Roman Abramovich first came in and I thought with him leaving the club, it might be the end of that. I wouldn't say he's as 'Premier League ready' as some of the players we've seen come from France to Premier League sides in the past.

Chelsea news: The latest Blues headlines and updates as they happen with stories on Enzo Fernandez, Joao Felix and Jude Bellingham.

It won't stop Todd Boehly from going all-out to make the deal a reality though, [with 21-year-old Enzo Fernandez being heavily pursued despite his massive £105m release clause.](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-fernandez-benfica-contract-25846694) The Blues may look to add his experience to the squad with Graham Potter in need of defensive recruitments. Fofana cost around £10m but the rest of Chelsea's action promises to be more expensive than that. Having continued an aggressive drive to recruit young players there is a chance now to reconsider the short-term futures of players. Chelsea are edging closer to completing the signing of Brazilian talent Andrey Santos. The Italian joined as one of the most admired young midfielders in Europe but hasn't made a first team breakthrough yet. Badiashile is set to become the third January signing for the Blues after David Datro Fofana completed a move, with Andrey Santos also expected to sign in the coming days. Brighton have not yet received any contact from any club over buying Mac Allister in January, according to The Athletic, and there is no release clause in his contract. Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Badiashile on long-term contract and his medical is in process of being scheduled. The Blues have been strongly linked with a big-money move for the Argentina World Cup hero. Graham Potter on Kai Havertz: "With the period that we've had, we've had to adapt a few things. There'll be updates on the bid to buy him and more on Jude Bellingham as well.

Chelsea dropped more points in their quest to climb back up the Premier League standings as Serge Aurier earned Nottingham Forest a 1-1 draw with Graham ...

Forest could not complete the turnaround with Chelsea hanging on for a point that leaves them eighth in the standings, seven points behind Manchester United in fourth. The hosts kept coming and deservedly levelled things up as Aurier fired home in the 63rd minute from a corner and looked the more likely to go on to win the match. Chelsea dropped more points in their quest to climb back up the Premier League standings as Serge Aurier earned Nottingham Forest a 1-1 draw with Graham Potter’s side on Sunday.

Chelsea were lucky to leave City Ground with a point as the visitors struggled to deal with the physicality of Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw.

[Cesar Azpilicueta](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/97770/César-Azpilicueta), 5 -- Put in a great block to deny [Morgan Gibbs-White](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/243396/Morgan-Gibbs-White) and had a shot of his own from range deflected wide. [Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/169532/Kepa-Arrizabalaga), 7 -- Stood up well to save Johnson's shot after the [Wales](/football/team?id=578) international had broken through. Made a fairly comfortable save to deny [Taiwo Awoniyi](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/194686/Taiwo-Awoniyi), then denied Johnson again moments later. Struggled in the second half as he couldn't keep up with Johnson when he ran behind, then got booked for a foul on [Renan Lodi](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/245858/Renan-Lodi). [Raheem Sterling](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/156366/Raheem-Sterling) opened the scoring in the 16th minute, after a ball contested by [Willy Boly](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/152349/Willy-Boly) and [Kai Havertz](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/231182/Kai-Havertz) came back off the woodwork and fell to the feet of the [England](/football/team?id=448) international to tap in, although the Blues were unable to build on that momentum. Hit a weak shot from a promising position and was outjumped by Boly for the equaliser. Was dispossessed by Boly then gave away a free kick on the edge of his own box as he faded out of the game. Made a great block to deny Gibbs-White. [Serge Aurier](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/143576/Serge-Aurier) equalised shortly after the hour mark, and the visitors were forced to settle for a point, which leaves them eighth in the [Premier League](/football/league/_/name/eng.1) table. His triple change shifted the momentum again, but it wasn't enough to earn a winner. There were periods when it was far too easy for the hosts to break forward and get behind Chelsea's defence, with the second half being especially concerning as Forest eventually got level. Chelsea built up some lovely passages of play from the very beginning, even if they didn't always lead to goal-scoring opportunities.

NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) -Chelsea dropped more points in their quest to climb back up the Premier League standings as Serge Aurier earned Nottingham Forest ...

They nearly broke the deadlock in just the second minute as Mason Mount fired over from a good position. Chelsea continued to remain in control until the break, with Pulisic wasting a good chance to make it two just before the interval, firing straight at home goalkeeper Dean Henderson. They could not complete the turnaround, however, with Chelsea hanging on for a point that leaves them eighth in the standings, seven points behind Manchester United in fourth.

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with Monaco to sign Benoit Badiashile, with the Frenchman now set to complete a £34 million move.

[GOAL understands that Chelsea are also close](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-near-deal-to-sign-brazilian-wonderkid-andrey-santos-from-vasco-da-gama/blta1f824bb25beb86e) to finalising a £12m deal with Vasco da Gama for Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos. The centre-back was left out of Monaco's squad to face Brest in Ligue 1 on New Year's Day as officials from Chelsea continue to work on the transfer. [The Athletic](https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1609493545374588930), the two clubs have reached a "total agreement" for the transfer of the 21-year-old, and Chelsea are now scheduling his medical ahead of an official announcement.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has said that Chelsea are trying to buy every player in the world. The Blues have signed David Datro-Fofana from ...

“Chelsea are trying to buy every player in the world. [By India Today Web Desk](/author/india-today-web-desk): Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has said that Chelsea are trying to buy every player in the world. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has said that Chelsea are trying to buy every player in the world.

Nottingham: Graham Potter admitted Chelsea s disappointing 1 1 draw at Nottingham Forest underlined the lack of consistency that threatens to shatter...

"We need to be more consistent. "We need to have a very good second half of the season if we want to play in the Champions League next season." Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta added to the gloom when he said: "Since the beginning of the season we have lost too many points and we are really far from where we want to be. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) The Blues are seven points adrift of fourth placed Manchester United in the race to qualify for the Champions League via a top four finish. But Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier levelled after the break and Chelsea were fortunate to escape without an embarrassing defeat after Forest dominated for long spells in the second half.

Chelsea set to win bidding war for 21yo prodigy; $173m Blues flop wants out: Rumour Mill.

[According to ](https://theathletic.com/4047377/2023/01/01/alexis-mac-allister-brighton-argentina/) [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4047377/2023/01/01/alexis-mac-allister-brighton-argentina/) [, ](https://theathletic.com/4047377/2023/01/01/alexis-mac-allister-brighton-argentina/)Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are keen on snapping up the Argentinian midfielder, who is set to return to his club in the coming days. The 29-year-old returned to Inter on a season-long loan for the 2022/23 campaign and bagged a goal and an assist in his first two appearances, but has sat on the sidelines for the majority of the season with a hamstring injury. “We will talk to Chelsea at the end of the season to find a solution.” However, Lukaku claims he is settled in Italy and hopes the club can thrash out a deal with Chelsea so he can remain with Inter for the long term. [According to ](https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/borussia-moenchengladbach/wende-verzichtet-borussia-moenchengladbach-auf-die-thuram-millionen-82399840.bild.html) [BILD](https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/borussia-moenchengladbach/wende-verzichtet-borussia-moenchengladbach-auf-die-thuram-millionen-82399840.bild.html) [,](https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/borussia-moenchengladbach/wende-verzichtet-borussia-moenchengladbach-auf-die-thuram-millionen-82399840.bild.html) the Frenchman is only interested in moves to a big team, namely one of Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain or United. Although United could get him on a bargain deal should they swoop for him now, the Red Devils are reportedly set to operate only in the loan market in January. However, the German club may be tempted to cash in on the 25-year-old talent now to save them losing him for free at the end of the season. [as ](https://theathletic.com/4049143/2023/01/01/chelsea-benoit-badiashile-monaco-transfer/) [The Athletic ](https://theathletic.com/4049143/2023/01/01/chelsea-benoit-badiashile-monaco-transfer/) [reports ](https://theathletic.com/4049143/2023/01/01/chelsea-benoit-badiashile-monaco-transfer/)AS Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile will join the club in January. Thuram, whose contract with Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach expires in the summer, is free to talk to clubs across the world ahead of a switch in the summer. [per the ](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11589015/Manchester-United-keeping-tabs-France-Borussia-Monchengladbach-star-Marcus-Thuram.html) [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11589015/Manchester-United-keeping-tabs-France-Borussia-Monchengladbach-star-Marcus-Thuram.html) [.](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11589015/Manchester-United-keeping-tabs-France-Borussia-Monchengladbach-star-Marcus-Thuram.html) The Blues were in the hunt for a left-sided centre back in the summer but failed to land a desired target. Chelsea appear to have won the race for a 21-year-old French talent, Brighton’s World Cup hero is a man in significant demand and Manchester United have reportedly cast their eyes toward a new target after missing out on Cody Gakpo.

The club are aware of reports concerning chants aimed at Chelsea supporters from a minority of fans this evening and do not condone any type of ...

Chelsea Pride, the London club’s LGBTQ supporters group, described the chanting as a “hate crime”. “We’re tired of trying to explain to the uneducated why the chant is wrong on all levels, we’re not tired of fighting for equality and inclusion.” Forest’s LGBTQ supporters group said they were “embarrassed and ashamed”.

Chelsea lost more ground in the race for the top four as they dropped points in a entertaining draw with Nottingham Forest to start 2023.

Forest showed excellent grit and determination to stay in the game, [ and drew level an hour in courtesy of a poacher's finish from Serge Aurier](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/aurier-volleys-nottingham-forest-level-against-chelsea/blt3bf8e976ce0367c1). The attacker caused Kalidou Koulibaly all sorts of problems today, however, providing a constant threat to the right hand side of Chelsea's defence. [Willy Boly scorpion kicked the ball onto his own bar for Raheem Sterling to tap in](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-sterling-tap-in-gives-chelsea-lead-nottingham-forest/blt8a8fddb030aed9c0).

The 29-year-old is on loan from Chelsea and sealing a permanent move back to Inter could be difficult as the Premier League side looks to recoup the 97.5 ...

“He has the respect of all the players, he has won everything. “I want to stay here and do things right. “The idea is to finish (my career) with (boyhood club) Anderlecht.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Chelsea invested heavily in the summer of 2022 – bringing in the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – ...

It’s normal and it’s a part of modern-day football that we have to deal with.” WHAT THEY SAID: Potter could do without any distractions at this stage, as Chelsea scratch around for consistency, and has said of the rumours that continue to rage around his squad: “It’s part of the season that we all have to deal with so I won’t complain about it. Potter is said to be in the hunt for another centre-half and forward, as he looks to put his own stamp on a squad inherited from Thomas Tuchel, while the likes of Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and [Jorginho are seeing possible exits mooted](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/jorginho-hoping-napoli-return-chelsea-contract-expires/blt56fe10603542aa49).

Chelsea dropped more points in their quest to climb back up the Premier League standings as Serge Aurier earned Nottingham Forest a 1-1 draw with Graham ...

They could not complete the turnaround, however, with Chelsea hanging on for a point that leaves them eighth in the standings, seven points behind Manchester United in fourth. Chelsea dropped more points in their quest to climb back up the Premier League standings as Serge Aurier earned Nottingham Forest a 1-1 draw with Graham Potter's side on Sunday. With 25 points in 16 matches played so far, their quest to finish inside top four looks bleak.

Chelsea dropped points in the Premier League on Sunday after a spirited second half display from Nottingham Forest.

We request you to support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund. Tottenham had hoped the first Premier League match of 2023 would serve to kick-start their bid to qualify for next season’s Champions League via a top four finish. The Blues are seven points adrift of fourth placed Manchester United in the race to qualify for the Champions League via a top four finish. Antonio Conte admitted Tottenham face a fight to finish in the Premier League’s top four after a costly mistake from Hugo Lloris condemned the north Londoners to a damaging 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday. London clubs Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur dropped points on Sunday in their race to finish in the top four of the Premier League. Chelsea are languishing in eighth place after failing to win for the sixth time in their last seven league games.

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has been called upon to start Hakim Ziyech ahead of Raheem Sterling after their 1-1 Premier League draw against Nottingham ...

Lukaku wants permanent Inter transfer · Hints Tuchel issue led to summer loan · Set to return to Serie A action.

He has appeared in only five matches for Inter, scoring twice, and clocked just 54 minutes for Belgium at the 2022 World Cup as his team crashed out of the group stage. But we need to find a way with Chelsea." The 29-year-old also appeared to confirm that his initial exit from Chelsea came as a result of an issue with the club's former manager Thomas Tuchel.

Nottingham Forest gave its Premier League survival hopes a boost with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, whose troubles on the road continued.

We have to be humble enough to know that is the challenge we face and we have to do better.” Forest put in a fine second-half display which was rewarded with Serge Aurier’s equalizer just after the hour mark. Lloris was at fault in his first appearance since the World Cup final and Buendia profited. Douglas Luiz doubled the advantage to secure a second consecutive away league victory for midtable Villa, which has won three of its last four league games. Boubacar Kamara won possession from the Spurs forward and John McGinn exchanged passes with Luiz, who poked home. The chance woke up Tottenham with Son Heung-min, who chucked away his protective mask midway through the half, curling a free-kick into the arms of the Swedish goalkeeper soon after.

Romelu Lukaku hopes Chelsea and Inter will come to agreement on his permanent transfer to the Serie A club.

[only for Belgium to crash out in the group stage](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/01/croatia-belgium-world-cup-group-f-match-report). “For me Henry is the next coach of Belgium. Belgium’s campaign in Qatar ended with the striker being consoled by the assistant coach, Thierry Henry, and Lukaku said the former France international was the “ideal” candidate to take over from Roberto Martínez, who “I want to stay here and do things right. I’m fine, Inter always has ambition to keep growing. I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy.

"The club are aware of reports concerning chants aimed at Chelsea supporters from a minority of fans this evening and do not condone any type of ...

“From all genuine NFFC fans, please accept our apologies,” LGBTQ Trickies said. Nottingham Forest said they are investigating allegations of homophobic chanting directed at Chelsea supporters during Sunday’s 1-1 draw in the Premier League at City Ground. “The matter will be fully investigated.”

Chelsea dropped more points as Serge Aurier helped Nottingham Forest to draw with Graham Potter's side 1-1 in a Premier League match on Sunday.

Nottingham coach Steve Cooper said: "I know we didn't win today but it was a good reference point that we can play against the big teams in the league. Meanwhile, Nottingham, who remain in the relegation zone, climbed to 18th spot, level on 14 points with West Ham. Soon after, Aurier levelled things up as he slotted home his first goal in the 63rd minute.

Chelsea are closing in on a €37 million deal to sign Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea signed [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/150312/Kalidou-Koulibaly) and [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana) but it remains to be seen whether this is Thiago Silva's final season at Stamford Bridge. [Andreas Christensen](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/186430/Andreas-Christensen) and [Antonio Rudiger](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/169438/Antonio-Rüdiger) on free transfers last summer. [Chelsea](/football/team?id=363) are closing in on a €37 million deal to sign [Monaco](/football/team?id=174) defender [Benoit Badiashile](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/282585/Benoit-Badiashile), sources have told ESPN.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST are investigating homophobic chanting by fans during Sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea. Chelsea's official LGBTQ+ supporters ...

We have a problem and an issue when our own fans think this type of chant is acceptable and it makes us question how welcome we actually are at our own club. “Along with racist slurs we have reconfirmed that homophobic chants are unacceptable and could be subject to prosecution if there is sufficient evidence after a police investigation. Money from shares contributes directly to keep our paper thriving. The matter will be investigated.” “We continue to work closely with the CPS, as well as the UK Football Policing Unit, in relation to the use of this term.” An FA statement at the time read: “The FA strongly condemns the use of the term ‘rent boy’ and we are determined to drive it out of our game.

Chelsea have spent £274m on new players, yet somehow contrived to make their team worse. Is it owner Todd Boehly or manager Graham Potter to blame?

They also are prepared to trigger 21-year-old [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/285450/Enzo-Fernández)'s £106m release clause at [Benfica](/football/team?id=1929) after the [Argentina](/football/team?id=202) midfielder starred at the World Cup. Potter has been hired to coach the team and leave the player recruitment to others, so he will have to work with what he has and what those above him believe he needs. That left Chelsea without a recognised goal scorer until the last-minute decision to sign 33-year-old [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/122260/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang) for £10m from Barcelona at the end of the summer transfer window. Under Boehly, Chelsea have overpaid for the majority of their signings, and none of them have yet done enough to justify the outlay. Potter will inevitably pay the price if Chelsea don't learn that lesson, but he won't be solely responsible if it doesn't work out for him at Stamford Bridge. [RB Leipzig](/football/team?id=11420) technical director Christopher Vivell to a similar role at Chelsea should bring expertise to the football department, but in the immediate term, Potter is still having to deal with the hand he has been dealt by Boehly: an imbalanced squad which is overloaded with defenders and desperately short of goal scorers. Boehly was also helpless to stop the defenders leaving the club, but the new owner did sanction the loan departure of £97.5m striker [Romelu Lukaku](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/139437/Romelu-Lukaku) to Inter Milan and [Timo Werner](https://www.espn.in/football/player/_/id/191088/Timo-Werner)'s £25m permanent return to RB Leipzig. [Manchester United](/football/team?id=360), will be under no illusions that his fate will always be directly linked to results on the pitch. The old Chelsea of Roman Abramovich, which saw managers hired and fired as often as they won big trophies, had apparently been consigned to the past. And that isn't far from the reality. When Potter arrived from Brighton as the successor to the sacked Thomas Tuchel in September, the Chelsea hierarchy, led by co-owner Boehly, sold him their vision of a new Chelsea. That is some achievement by the club's new owners, a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly.

World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez is facing disciplinary action at Benfica after missing two training sessions with the club.

Fernandez [has agreed a move to Chelsea](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-fernandez-very-inclined-leave-benfica-january-manager-exit-admission/bltc99fb59608057ce1), with the Blues preparing a huge offer for the 21-year-old. The midfielder is yet to return and looks set to be sanctioned by the Portuguese side. Fernandez returned to Argentina to spend New Year's Eve in his homeland after Benfica's defeat to Braga on December 30.

Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea is now reportedly a done deal. The player will join Chelsea from Benfica finally after a week of negotiations between the two ...

Fernandez will bring some much needed steel and quality to the Chelsea midfield. Benfica originally planned to lose him in the summer but could not turn down a deal like this from Chelsea. Chelsea will pay €120+£10million for the player. Enzo will join Chelsea in January. The deal has now reportedly been fully agreed and signed. It is a massive statement from Chelsea to sign a player of the quality of Enzo Fernandez.

Enzo Fernandez has reportedly accepted the contract offered to him by Chelsea. The deal has been described as advanced.

Fernandez has now given the green light and accepted the bid which is a massive step in the deal. [Felix Johnston ](https://twitter.com/FelixJohnston_)claimed earlier tonight that the deal has been officially completed. The deal is now moving very quickly and it now looks to be a matter of time before it's a done deal. The deal has now been described as advanced. The Blue's wanted to avoid paying the release clause in order to pay the fee in a more favourable fashion. Financial fair play was on the clubs mind when doing this.

Enzo Fernandez has risked angering Benfica after defying orders not to travel home for New Year, with the star 'increasing unlikely' to remain at the club ...

There are no exceptions to that.' The club have recognised the World Cup winner’s head has been turned by the attraction of moving to London in a lucrative deal. ‘Happy New Year everyone and stay positive from now on.’ Enzo Fernandez may have played his last Benfica game as Chelsea push to sign the star [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) seek to sign the World Cup winner. - Chelsea have made a 'substantial offer' to sign the 21-year-old World Cup star