All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Chelsea as they prepare to return to action this weekend.

Chelsea are back in action this weekend with the international break now almost over. The Blues take on Leicester City away from home this weekend, with Enzo Maresca going back to the club he led back to the Premier League.

The Blues went into the break in fine form, leaving them in third place, and they will be eyeing three points from this one to build more momentum heading towards the winter. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea ‘travel’ to watch starlet

Chelsea are said to be interested in a move for Club Brugge star Joel Ordóñez, stepping up their efforts to pull off a deal. That’s according to Expreso (via SportWitness), who are based in Ecuador, where Ordóñez is from.

They say the defender is a ‘step away’ from joining the Blues, with Olé having reported that the Blues have already sent scouts to watch Ordóñez in person. It’s claimed Club Brugge will want £25million to sanction a sale in the near future. The 20-year-old only signed a new deal earlier this year and is tied down until 2028.

Casadei interest

Chelsea misfit Cesare Casadei continues to be linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge after failing to land a loan move in the summer. According to MilanLive, AC Milan are keen on a move for Casadei, with Real Betis having also been linked with a move for the 21-year-old.

Casadei joined the Blues from Inter Milan but he has only made 11 league appearances since breaking through to the first team. It’s unclear whether Milan will want a permanent or loan deal, while it’s also unclear which Chelsea would prefer, given Casadei doesn’t look to be in Maresca’s immediate plans. The midfielder has not made a single league appearance so far this season.