Enzo Maresca has admitted his admiration for Chelsea transfer target Marc Guehi and has not ruled out a recall for Trevoh Chalobah. The Blues could be forced into the transfer market this month for defensive additions with centre-back duo Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile both currently sidelined with long-term injuries.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed he "likes" Marc Guéhi as a player but has played down talk of an imminent move for the Crystal Palace defender.

Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the January transfer window amid interest from European giants.

Ruben Amorim has declared that he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United but stopped short of saying he can guarantee the midfielder will stay at Old Trafford. United head coach Amorim suggested his priority in January is not to buy players but Mainoo is a target for Chelsea and the 19-year-old,

Chelsea have discovered a brand new contract update regarding Kobbie Mainoo's future at Manchester United. The talented 19-year-old has enjoyed a whirlwind 18 months, which included scoring in the FA Cup final whilst also staking a claim for England at Euro 2024.