Among the list of five to 10 forward players Chelsea are observing and/or sent scouts to watch their matches, Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap has emerged as a new target in recent months. However, Ipswich will be very reluctant to listen to any offers for the 21-year-old in mid-season because they need him in their battle to avoid relegation.

Chelsea have reportedly made a decision over Raheem Sterling ahead of the January transfer window amid his disappointing loan spell at Arsenal. Blues winger Sterling, 30, has failed to make much of an impact on the pitch since joining the Gunners in a temporary switch back in August.

Despite all signs pointing towards his inevitable exit from the club, Manchester United have opted to stick forward Marcus Rashford on their 2025 calendar for the month of January

Blues coach believes injury crisis the overwhelming factor behind his former club’s shock demise in recent weeks

Enzo Maresca has backed Manchester City to bounce back into Premier League title contention and said it is "just reality" that Chelsea are not in the hunt themselves. Maresca's Blues host Fulham on Boxing Day lying second in the table,

Madueke admitted that the Chelsea fans can "get excited" about a Premier League title challenge, but he has played down the chances of it happening. He added: "It's still very, ve