Liam Rosenior wants to bring Mamadou Sarr back to Chelsea and conversations are intensifying to terminate the loan with Strasbourg according to journalist Fabrice Hawkins.
Chelsea were expected to be quiet in January, but their plans changed and they are looking to bring in a new centre back before the end of the window.
The Blues have recalled Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund, and have identified Jeremy Jacquet as their primary centre back target.
Liam Rosenior wants Mamadou Sarr back at Chelsea
Jacquet reportedly only wants to join Chelsea, but the Blues are yet to make an offer to Rennes, who are said to want £60m for the 20-year-old.
Chelsea are still pushing to try and get a deal for Jacquet done, with Liverpool also interested in the France under-21 international.
Mamadou Sarr on the ball.
Rosenior reportedly wants Sarr back at Chelsea. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Whether a deal gets done or not remains to be seen, and Chelsea have reportedly also looked at recalling Sarr from Strasbourg.
However, in order for that to happen the Blues would likely need to get a replacement for Strasbourg, and Hawkins has provided an update.
He took to X.com and said:
“Exclusive Liam Rosenior wants to bring Mamadou Sarr back to Chelsea.
“The coach, who has spoken with the African champion, has made it a priority.
“Discussions are intensifying within the BlueCo group to terminate Mamadou Sarr’s loan.”
Chelsea looking to offload Axel Disasi
Whilst Chelsea are still looking to bring another centre back in, they are also looking to offload Axel Disasi before Monday’s deadline day.
More Stories / Latest News
Levi Colwill celebrates the Club World Cup win.
Stamford Bridge generic.
BBC pundit Chris Sutton with a Chelsea logo.
J
Disasi hasn’t played for Chelsea for over a year, but has appeared for the club’s development side this season to work on his match fitness.
West Ham are thought to be close to signing Disasi on loan, but it’s believed Roma and Lyon could rival the Hammers for his services.