Chelsea 'interested' in winger with 'strong pressing' as Alan Shearer makes prediction

Chelsea are back in Premier League action on Sunday when they face potential top four rivals Aston Villa. The Blues have been in strong form so far this season, but they will have to remain consistent if they want to return to the Champions League.

The Blues face a quick turnaround this week having won in the Conference League on Thursday night, but Villa were in Champions League action on Wednesday night. As the two sides prepare to face off, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Stamford Bridge.

Shearer prediction

Alan Shearer has issued his prediction for Chelsea’s clash with Villa, backing a Blues win. “Aston Villa are on a bit of a tough run at the moment, they were very unfortunate against Juventus, and Chelsea are on the up and looking strong,” Shearer told The Metro.

“I think I’ll go for a Chelsea win with the form they’re in. I think they’ll take the points. Prediction: Chelsea win.”

Bynoe-Gittens links

Chelsea are said to be interested in a deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. According to BILD, the Blues may be willing to pay a big sum to land the 20-year-old.

The England under-21s international has racked up 55 league appearances for Dortmund so far, scoring seven times along the way. Gittens actually spent some time at Chelsea as a youngster before being released and going on to join Reading and then Manchester City, following a similar path to Jadon Sancho from there, leaving for Dortmund.

Speaking about his playing style Bynoe-Gittens has said: "I'm on the ball to make something happen but also to play simply. Not to dribble into any spaces. Simple passes, strong pressing, good defending and patience when I press." With the English winger reportedly valued at around £83million, it would be a surprise to see Chelsea spending so much on another winger after the signing of Mykhaylo Mudryk, while they also have money committed to a Jadon Sancho deal.