Chelsea transfer news and rumours: January transfer window 2023 | Transfer Centre News

After the winter transfer window opened on January 1 2023, we round up Chelsea’s done deals, plus the players linked with moves in and out of Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea still pushing for Caicedo deal

Chelsea are still pushing to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo but one source has told Sky Sports News a transfer in January seems very unlikely as the clubs are “not in the same ball park” regarding valuations.

Brighton have no intention of selling the 21-year-old in this window.

The Ecuador international has two-and-a-half years left on his contract and is unlikely to sign a new one. As a result, Brighton will be doing due diligence on a potential succession plan.

RB Leipzig head coach Marco Rose says midfielder Amadou Haidara will not leave this month amid reported interest from Brighton.

Gusto staying at Lyon this season

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas insists right-back and Chelsea target Malo Gusto is staying at the Ligue 1 club until at least the summer.

“I have the pleasure of confirming … but also of specifying that Malo, a great hope for OL, will continue to play with us until at least 06/30/23,” he said on Twitter.

Could Havertz leave Chelsea this summer?

Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg on The Transfer Show:

“The fees Chelsea are spending are incredible and a lot of clubs in Germany can only dream of having this capability but we don’t have these sorts of numbers here.

“Chelsea’s spending is very much a headline over here because it can have an indirect impact on German clubs.

“When you consider the salaries and the contract durations, the feeling is that Chelsea will be a big player in the summer market over here. Thinking of Kai Havertz, he could be a player who doesn’t have faith in the squad at Chelsea and could make another step.

“I’ve heard that Kai is very happy with the Chelsea boss [Graham Potter] at this stage and he’s very ambitious but I’ve heard there could be a transfer in the summer for around €60m. We’ll have to see where he fits into the new Chelsea. But we’re also hearing that Bayern Munich are not interested in signing him.”

Everton want Chelsea winger Ziyech

Everton want to sign Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech and one source has told Sky Sports News they are ready to pay up to £25m.

Chelsea are considering letting him go but Everton have denied making a bid.

Everton are looking for potential replacements for Anthony Gordon. Newcastle in talks with the club over the winger.

One source has told Sky Sports News that deal is getting closer.

Roma keen on Ziyech

Roma are interested in signing Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech, say Sky in Italy.

With Tottenham keen on in their young winger Nicolo Zaniolo, Roma are assessing potential replacements, of which Ziyech is one.

The Morocco international’s future at Stamford Bridge has become uncertain after they signed two new wingers this month.

The 29-year-old played at right wing-back against Liverpool at the weekend but new right-winger Noni Madueke was not registered in time to play.

They also have Raheem Sterling, who is currently out injured, in that position.

A transfer is difficult for Roma, Sky in Italy say, due to his high wages at Chelsea.

Liverpool interested in summer move for Mount

Chelsea have stepped up contract talks with Mason Mount amid interest from Liverpool in a summer move for the midfielder, according to The Guardian.

The 24-year-old has 18 months on his Chelsea deal but the Blues are reportedly yet to meet his wage demands with Liverpool prepared to act on their interest in the England international if there is no resolution in talks.

The report also claims Juventus are interested in Mount, who has been at Chelsea since the age of six.

Gallagher to return to Palace?

Crystal Palace are among a number of Premier League clubs interested in signing Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher.

There are suggestions the England midfielder could leave Stamford Bridge this month – possibly on an initial loan – as Chelsea continue to add to their squad in January.

Sky Sports News has been told a firm decision on whether Gallagher can leave Chelsea has not yet been made by the club.

The Daily Mail reports Gallagher has “no desire to leave the club” despite enquiries from a number of Premier League suitors.

Chelsea ‘still keen’ on Thuram

Chelsea remain keen on Marcus Thuram from Borussia Monchengladbach, despite the Bundesliga side remaining convinced the forward will stay at the club in January, according to the Daily Mail.

The Blues contacted Thuram’s representatives earlier in the window as they seek reinforcements to Graham Potter’s attack.

Thuram is out of contract in the summer and could opt to leave as a free agent, with the 25-year-old attracting interest from a number of European clubs.

However, Gladbach boss Daniel Farke told Gladbach Live: “If we’re talking about Marcus now, I don’t think there are that many clubs that particularly appeal to him.

“You can never rule out anything in this business but I am very, very sure that he will play a very, very good second half of the season for us.”

Who have Chelsea been linked with?

Amadou Onana – Chelsea have stepped up their interest in the Everton midfielder Amadou Onana as a possible alternative to Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo (The Times, January 26)

Matheus Nunes – Chelsea are prepared to compete with Liverpool for Wolves’ Matheus Nunes when they step up their pursuit of midfielders in the summer. (Daily Telegraph, January 26)

Moises Caicedo – Brighton & Hove Albion have placed a valuation of £100m on Moisés Caicedo after Chelsea’s latest attempt to raid the south-coast club. (The Times, January 25); Chelsea have shown interest in Brighton pair Moises Caicedo and Leandro Trossard as they weigh up their next moves (Daily Mail, January 16); Chelsea are lining up a move for Brighton’s Caicedo after encountering frustration in attempts to bolster their midfield by signing Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez (The Guardian, January 13)

Enzo Fernandez – Chelsea are planning a fresh move for Enzo Fernandez after previously failing to agree a deal for the Benfica midfielder (The Guardian, January 24); Benfica have rejected Chelsea’s opening bid of £112m over three instalments for Fernandez and have demanded £106m up front (Daily Mail, January 5); Chelsea are in talks to sign Fernandez but remain reluctant to meet the €120m (£105.8m) release clause in the midfielder’s contract at Benfica (Daily Telegraph, January 4); Chelsea transfer target Fernandez returned to Benfica training on Tuesday morning after spending an unauthorised weekend in Argentina (The Sun, January 4).

Anthony Gordon – Chelsea are rivalling Newcastle United in the chase for Everton’s Anthony Gordon (Daily Mail, January 24)

Youssoufa Moukoko – Youssoufa Moukoko has dealt Chelsea and Newcastle United a blow as he is poised to sign a new long-term contract with Borussia Dortmund (The Sun, Januray 21).

Malo Gusto – Chelsea are looking to snatch full-back Malo Gusto, who plays for Lyon, from under the noses of Manchester United (Daily Express, January 21).

David Raya – Manchester United and Chelsea have joined the race to sign highly-rated Brentford goalkeeper Raya for around £20m (The Sun, January 19).

Declan Rice – Arsenal have made Rice their top target this summer and are growing in confidence that they can beat Chelsea to the England midfielder’s signature (The Times, January 17); Chelsea are leading Manchester United and Manchester City in the race to sign their former academy prospect and now West Ham and England star Rice (The Sun, December 26).

Jude Bellingham – Borussia Dortmund want to keep Bellingham at the club and are hoping to offer him a new contract to make him one of their top earners, although they would struggle to turn down bids in excess of £133m (Daily Mail, January 17); Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool have reportedly received a boost in their bid to sign Bellingham (The Sun, January 16); Bellingham has reportedly been summoned to showdown talks with Dortmund chiefs as Europe’s biggest clubs fight over him (The Sun, January 3).

Christopher Nkunku – RB Leipzig sporting director Max Eberl has now confirmed forward Nkunku will join free-spending Chelsea this summer (Evening Standard, January 17); Liverpool turned down the chance to sign France striker Nkunku last summer, according to reports, paving the way for him to join Chelsea (Daily Mail, January 5).

Yunus Musah – Chelsea, Inter Milan and Arsenal appear set to miss out on a January deal for Valencia midfielder Musah, who is unlikely to leave the Spanish club until the summer at the earliest (Mail on Sunday, January 15).

Marcus Thuram – Chelsea remain keen on Thuram from Borussia Monchengladbach, despite the Bundesliga side remaining convinced the forward will stay at the club in January (Daily Mail, January 14); Chelsea have reportedly opened talks with Gladbach over a transfer for striker Thuram (The Sun, January 8).

Rafa Marin – Chelsea are considering a move for the highly-rated Real Madrid defender, who could be available for a knockdown price this summer (Daily Telegraph, January 13)

Pedro Porro – Sporting Lisbon are maintaining that Pedro Porro will only be allowed to leave the Portuguese side if a club pays his €45m (£39.9m) release clause (The Athletic, January 13); Chelsea could hijack Tottenham’s move for Sporting Lisbon star Porro, according to reports (The Sun, January 11).

Josko Gvardiol – Chelsea have been handed a major blow to their hopes of sealing the signing of Gvardiol after RB Leipzig reaffirmed their commitment to keeping him (Daily Mirror, January 10); Chelsea are still keen on Gvardiol transfer but face competition from Tottenham for £88m-rated defender (The Sun, January 7).

Dani Olmo – Chelsea have asked about Spain’s RB Leipzig winger Dani Olmo. (Daily Mail, January 7).

Illan Meslier – Chelsea are the latest club to take an interest in signing Leeds United goalkeeper Meslier (Daily Mail, January 5).

Marquinhos – Chelsea have reportedly suffered a transfer blow with Marquinhos set to sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain (The Sun, January 5).

Weston McKennie – Chelsea and Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of McKennie after Juventus were reportedly contacted by Bournemouth (The Sun, January 4).

Rafael Leao – Chelsea have been dealt a blow after AC Milan made a huge contract offer to Rafael Leao, according to reports (The Sun, January 4).

Dusan Vlahovic – Arsenal are ready to battle Chelsea to sign striker Dusan Vlahovic next month (Sun on Sunday, January 1).

Alexis Mac Allister – Brighton are confident World Cup winner Mac Allister will still be their player at the end of January, amid interest from Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United (The Athletic, January 2); Chelsea have identified Brighton midfielder as an alternative to Fernandez if a deal for the Argentine proves too costly (Guardian, December 31).

The players linked with a Chelsea exit

Hakim Ziyech – Chelsea would prefer to offload unsettled Hakim Ziyech to Roma rather than a rival Premier League club. (The Sun, January 26); Newcastle United are confident they can sign Anthony Gordon from Everton, but they are also eyeing Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea (Daily Telegraph, January 25); Hakim Ziyech could be the first victim of Chelsea’s January transfer spree by joining Roma. (The Sun, January 23); Chelsea must make a decision on whether to let Hakim Ziyech leave the club this month, with Everton among the clubs interested in the attacker (Mail on Sunday, January 22)

Thiago Silva – Chelsea are set to offer Thiago Silva a contract extension to extend his impressive stay at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mail, January 24)

Silko Thomas – Southampton are planning to raid Chelsea again for top young full-back Silko Thomas. (The Sun, January 23)

Mason Mount – Chelsea have stepped up contract talks with Mason Mount amid interest from Liverpool in a summer move for the midfielder (The Guardian, January 20).

Conor Gallagher – Gallagher has no desire to leave the club despite enquiries from Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Everton, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United (Daily Mail, January 18); Crystal Palace are among a number of Premier League clubs interested in signing Chelsea’s Gallagher (Sky Sports News, January 17); Crystal Palace will make one final effort to tempt Chelsea midfielder Gallagher back to the club on a permanent deal this month (The Sun, January 16).

Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek & Hakim ZIyech – Newcastle are looking at the possibility of signing Chelsea midfielders Gallagher and Loftus-Cheek, as well as winger Ziyech this month (The Telegraph, January 17).

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Barcelona are seeking legal clarity over a potential deal to re-sign striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang from Chelsea (Daily Telegraph, January 16); Aubameyang is attracting interest from Spain as the imminent arrival of Joao Felix provides an extra obstacle towards the Chelsea striker’s chances of regular football (Daily Mail, January 11).

Graham Potter – Chelsea have no intention of axing manager Potter – despite their alarming run of form (The Sun, January 14); Mauricio Pochettino is waiting in the wings to become the new Chelsea boss if Potter is sacked and the Argentine would be willing to take over if the club called (The Sun, January 11); Chelsea’s owners remain confident Potter will turn around the club’s season and believe their crippling injury crisis is largely to blame for the run that has seen the team win just one of their last eight Premier League games and drop to 10th in the table (Daily Telegraph, January 7).

Jorginho – Chelsea are braced for the possibility of midfielder Jorginho leaving on a free transfer at the end of the season when his contract expires (Daily Telegraph, January 12); Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is reportedly set to leave the club for free at the end of the season (The Sun, January 12); Newcastle have made Chelsea midfielder Jorginho their “prime transfer target” (Daily Mail, December 28).

Edouard Mendy – The 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).

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?

Thiago Silva – Silva is set to prolong his stay at Chelsea by signing a new one-year deal (The Guardian, January 24).

Jorginho – Jorginho has received the offer of a new contract at Chelsea, the player’s agent has confirmed (Evening Standard, December 30).

N’Golo Kante – Kante is set to sign new Chelsea contract (The Times, January 7); Chelsea are growing optimistic that Kante will sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge and not leave in the summer when his current deal expires (The Times, December 30); Chelsea have made positive progress in talks over a new contract for Kante and there is now increasing confidence that the France international will commit his future to the club (The Athletic, December 29).

Confirmed Chelsea signings

Mykhailo Mudryk – Shakhtar Donetsk, £88.5m

Benoit Badiashile – Monaco, £35m

David Datro Fofana – Molde, undisclosed

Andrey Santos – Vasco da Gama, undisclosed

Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid, loan

Noni Madueke – PSV, £29m

Confirmed Chelsea departures

Teddy Sharman-Lowe – Havant & Waterlooville, loan