Chelsea news

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Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt has revealed that the club were offered the chance to sign former Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, insisting that the club could not pursue the deal seriously, such were his financial demands. Sterling has parted company with Chelsea by mutual consent after reaching agreement to end his contract at the club early.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that teenage sensation Estevao Willian remains a major doubt for the upcoming Carabao Cup clash against Arsenal. The Brazilian has been granted compassionate leave due to personal reasons, with Rosenior refusing to put a timeline on his return. Meanwhile, Jamie Gittens is also facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury against West Ham.

Liverpool have reportedly beaten Premier League rivals Chelsea to the signing of highly-rated Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. The Reds are said to have a £60 million ($82m) deal in place. The talented 20-year-old is considered to be a long-term addition at Anfield, with a big money agreement set to be completed in the summer transfer window.

Chelsea have launched a frantic late attempt to sign Nantes sensation Tylel Tati after losing out to Liverpool in the race for Jeremy Jacquet. The Blues have tabled a verbal offer worth €30 million (£26m/$36m) for the 18-year-old defender, intending to loan him straight to Strasbourg, but face a race against time to convince the "thoughtful" teenager to rush a decision before the window slams shut.

Chelsea have executed a swift and ruthless strategic manoeuvre in the transfer market, recalling Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund and diverting him to sister club Strasbourg. The decision comes amid reports that the Blues were furious with the German giants for allegedly attempting to "tap up" the young defender and convincing him to push for a permanent exit from Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are set to execute a complex triple transfer shuffle with sister club Strasbourg as the January window reaches its climax. The Blues have decided to recall highly-rated defender Mamadou Sarr, viewing him as a key part of their long-term project. In a direct exchange of resources, Argentinian prospect Aaron Anselmino and striker David Datro Fofana will head to France on loan for the remainder of the campaign to aid the Ligue 1 side.

Leicester City have reportedly been in contact with Enzo Maresca over a potential return to the King Power Stadium. The Foxes, who are struggling in the Championship, recently sacked manager Marti Cifuentes and gave the job to Andy King on an interim basis. Maresca helped the 2015-16 Premier League winners earn promotion to the top flight in 2024 after claiming England's second-tier title and has been out of work since New Year's Day when he was given the boot by Chelsea.

An old Lionel Messi shirt sold for more than a Cristiano Ronaldo jersey as Chelsea legend John Terry parted with over 50 items in a recent auction. The pair are renowned as the two greatest players of their generation and have won a combined 13 Ballons d'Or, with Messi leading Ronaldo with eight of those awards. Terry reportedly sold items from across his career for just over $695,000, with a percentage of that figure going to the John Terry Foundation.

Chelsea have reportedly decided against sending Aaron Anselmino back to Borussia Dortmund on loan as they did not appreciate comments made by the Bundesliga club during his initial spell in Germany. The Blues opted to recall Anselmino midway through his season-long stint at Dortmund earlier this month, much to the surprise of BVB and the player himself.

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was filmed berating fans who booed the team off with the Blues losing 2-0 to West Ham at half-time in the Premier League. Fans vented their frustrations after a diabolical first 45 minutes from Liam Rosenior's side against the Hammers, but Sanchez was vindicated as the hosts won a thrilling contest 3-2 at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has admitted that even he would have jeered his side after the Blues crowd booed off the players when 2-0 down at half-time against West Ham. The hosts responded to the criticism by firing back against the Hammers with three unanswered goals, including a late Enzo Fernandez winner, to take all three points and send West Ham back across the capital empty handed.

Chelsea recovered to win a Premier League match from two goals down for the first time in their history as Enzo Fernandez's strike in stoppage time broke West Ham hearts in a dramatic 3-2 victory for the hosts at Stamford Bridge. The Blues recovered from a woeful opening 45 minutes to cancel out Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville's first-half strikes and hand manager Liam Rosenior a sixth win from his opening seven games in charge.