Chelsea 'complete deal' ahead of January and 'enter race' for Reece James replacement
All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Chelsea as they prepare to face Tottenham.
Chelsea are just hours away from their tasty-looking London derby with Tottenham on Sunday. The Blues have been in fine form so far this season, up to second in the Premier League and with the chance to put more pressure on leaders Liverpool due to their Merseyside derby being postponed on Saturday.
Tottenham will be a tough test for the Blues, given their need to improve results, while derby clashes are very rarely predictable. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news surrounding Stamford Bridge.
Fernandes links
Chelsea are said to be among a number of clubs who are tracking FC Porto star Martim Fernandes. The Boot Room report that 18-year-old right-back is being eyed by several clubs, including Arsenal and Tottenham.
The Blues face the possibility of losing Reece James if the England international cannot manage a run of fitness, one again sidelined after a fresh setback. Fernandes could be a long-term replacement, recently racking up four league appearances for Porto and looking comfortable despite his youth.
Eboue deal done
Chelsea are said to have completed the signing of Watford youngster Mathis Eboue, who is the son of former Arsenal man Emmanuel Eboue. The youngster is being tipped as one of the best young talents, and the Blues are hoping to sign talented players at a young age to prevent the need for over-the-top spending.
“Chelsea have completed deal to sign England U16 talent Mathis Eboué from Watford,” Fabrizio Romano posted on X. “High quality attacking player, Eboue is former Arsenal player’s son — now can be considered a Chelsea player. Paperwork done, one more for Chelsea Academy long term plan. Here we go!” Watford will be due compensation for Eboue, but it’s unclear whether the compensation packet has been agreed. If it hasn’t, a tribunal will decide how much the Blues owe.