Chelsea target makes transfer stance 'clear' as Fabrizio Romano issues update

Chelsea are back in action on Monday night when they face Wolves, and they will get the chance to return to the top four after Newcastle United were thrashed by Wolves at home on Saturday. The Blues are now five league games without a win, and they will need to get back to winning ways quickly to avoid aby further slide down the table.

In the meantime, Enzo Maresca will be scouring the market for potential signings while trying to offload those who need more regular game time. Here we round up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Stamford Bridge.

Tel and Nkunku update

Chelsea reportedly submitted interest in Bayern talent Mathys Tel, but they have been told that a deal will not be possible, while a deal involving Christopher Nkunku and Bayern remains on the cards.

Florian Plettenburg has tweeted: “Mathys #Tel has once again made it clear in recent days that, as of now, he wants to stay at FC Bayern. Bayern still in contact with Chelsea and super agent Pini Zahavi would like to realize Christopher Nkunku’s transfer to Bayern until Deadline Day. But currently, there are no developments. #CFC

“Personal terms with Bayern, 100 % agreed as revealed. Should a January move prove to be impossible, #Nkunku remains an option for Bayern in the summer.”

Felix latest

Fenerbahce are now said to be interested in a deal to sign Chelsea attacker Joao Felix, who is being heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge. Felix has struggled for game time since his £42.5million move from Atletico Madrid in the summer, and AC Milan are also said to have been in touch over a possible deal.

Estadio Deportivo report that Fenerbahce are now in ‘advanced negotiations’ with Chelsea over a deal for Feix, but it is not clear whether they refer to a loan or permanent deal.

Casadei latest

Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei continues to be linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this month. Lazio, Torino and others have been linked, and it’s now being reported that Torino will submit another bid, with the Blues requesting a significant sell-on clause

Fabrizio Romano says Torino are now preparing a fresh bid, with Chelsea refusing any kind of loan deal at this stage. The Blues will be expecting to make up the majority of their £14million investment while also having some sort of sell-on clause to protect them in case the midfielder goes on to develop significantly.