Overview
- Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Brentford for Liam Rosenior’s first Premier League win, following an FA Cup win over Charlton and a League Cup loss to Arsenal.
- Club leaders are prepared to make up to three January signings, with centre-back identified as the priority due to injuries to Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana.
- Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet is a leading target, with reports of recent dialogue between the clubs and suggestions Chelsea could bid around €50 million, though Rennes are described as reluctant sellers.
- Alternative options include Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi and Como’s Jacobo Ramon, with scouting framed around both immediate readiness and longer-term development.
- Rosenior’s early approach has drawn mixed reactions, from a training ‘no gloves’ clapping claim and team-bonding exercises to Micah Richards warning he risks overexposure, while PSG are reported to be monitoring Enzo Fernández despite Chelsea’s intent to keep him.