Overview
- Chelsea do not expect significant first-team signings in January, reserving moves for the summer window.
- An experienced centre-back and central midfield reinforcement are the top targets for 2026, with Romeo Lavia’s fitness issues underscoring the midfield need.
- Outgoings are the focus, with Raheem Sterling frozen out and open to a move that suits all parties, and Axel Disasi training separately and available for a permanent exit.
- Initial contact was made over Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, but the club opted against pursuing a January deal.
- Chelsea have used all six international loan slots, restricting certain loan departures and pushing any major reshaping to summer.