With the winter transfer window set to open on January 1 2023, we round up Chelsea’s done deals, plus the players linked with moves in and out of Stamford Bridge.
Broja to miss the remainder of the season
Armando Broja sustained an injury in a friendly
Chelsea forward Armando Broja will miss the remainder of the 2022/23 season after suffering an ACL injury during a mid-season tour of Dubai.
The 21-year-old, who has made 12 competitive appearances this season, sustained the injury in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi.
Who have Chelsea been linked with?
Andrey Santos – Chelsea have emerged as favourites to sign Santos, the 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder (The Times, December 21); Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Vasco da Gama midfielder Santos, according to reports in Brazil (Metro, December 22).
Sofyan Amrabat – Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool, West Ham, Newcastle and Atletico Madrid are among those eyeing developments on the future of Amrabat (Daily Mail, December 16).
Cristiano Ronaldo – Ronaldo could be on for an instant return to the Premier League with Chelsea reportedly set to perform a transfer U-turn (Daily Star, December 15).
Chelsea were interested in Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer
Youssoufa Moukoko – Chelsea face competition from Manchester United and Liverpool for Borussia Dortmund’s Moukoko, but interested clubs will have to convince the 18-year-old German that he will not be signed to sit on the bench (The Times, December 15).
The players linked with a Chelsea exit
Edouard Mendy – Chelsea goalkeeper has snubbed a new six-year contract at Stamford Bridge because he believes the club are not showing him enough “respect” over wages (The Sun, December 23)
Blues boss Graham Potter was asked about the situation in his press conference, and he didn’t give anything away.
“It’s not my place to speak publicly about a player’s contract situation,” Potter said. “That’s between them and the club.
“Mendy has been absolutely top with the club and with me, he’s a great guy, happy around the place.”
N’Golo Kante – Barcelona are close to signing Chelsea midfielder Kante on a free transfer, with talks already being held over a contract ahead of him becoming a free agent in the summer (The Sun on Sunday, December 11).
Mason Mount – Juventus are reportedly plotting a sensational swoop for Mount as his Chelsea contract continues to tick down (Calciomercato, December 12).
What are the latest contract talks?
Mason Mount – Juventus are reportedly plotting a sensational swoop for Mount as his Chelsea contract continues to tick down (Calciomercato, December 12).
Confirmed Chelsea signings
None.
Confirmed Chelsea departures
None.