Overview

• The Sporting News, citing journalist Simon Philips, reports Chelsea have approached Marc Guehi’s agent to explore a January move.
• Football Insider quotes Daily Mail reporter Kieran Gill saying the club do not expect to buy a centre-back in January, with confidence in current options and anticipated injury returns.
• Chelsea’s shortage stems from Levi Colwill’s ACL injury and Trevoh Chalobah’s straight red card in the 3-1 loss to Brighton, with 12 goals conceded in eight games this season.
• Football Insider reports Chelsea kept 19-year-old Josh Acheampong rather than loan him out after Colwill’s injury, and he could cover during Chalobah’s suspension.
• External commentary reported by Football Insider claims Enzo Maresca faces job risk if results do not improve, with selection issues before the Benfica Champions League tie.