Chelsea are apparently ready to do something for Liam Rosenior that we weren’t willing to do for his predecessor, and try to sign a new defender before the end of the January transfer window!

Chelsea’s January transfer window has been quiet so far, with just one departure confirmed by the club so far. Leo Castledine is joining Middlesbrough in a deal worth less than £1 million.

The vote, which got nearly 4,000 responses, closed after Liam Rosenior arrived in London ahead of replacing Enzo Maresca as head coach

Newly installed Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior rejected the notion that Arsenal was "taking the game back in time" by focusing heavily on set plays under Mikel Arteta.

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Even following the appointment of Liam Rosenior, who did not include George in his matchday squad for Saturday’s 5–1 thumping of Charlton Athletic, Chelsea are “expected” to follow through on a “permanent transfer” for the 19-year-old, The Athletic report.

USMNT fullback Caleb Wiley is heading back to Chelsea after his loan at Watford ended early due to a lingering back injury.

Chelsea’s reluctance to act aggressively before now was not accidental. Trevoh Chalobah earned trust through performances, Josh Acheampong was backed as a long term option, and summer investment brought Jorrel Hato from Ajax. Wesley Fofana’s return to fitness, alongside Tosin and Benoit Badiashile, further justified restraint.