Here is a roundup of the biggest stories from icfootballnews that you may have missed featuring Victor Osimhen, Cesc Fabregas, Julian Alvarez and Mathis Eboue that you may have missed…
there has been some fresh reports in the media which have claimed that the likes of Chelsea are pushing hard to try and secure the signing of Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez.
Now, we all know that CHELSEA spent some serious money in the summer transfer window, they added a number of players, but only Liam Delap and Joao Pedro were the two players that the Blues chose to lead that attack.
However – both strikers have failed to impress like many would have hoped, meaning that the Blues board will once again delve into the transfer kitty and possibly add a new striker to that attack, and Julien Alvarez has been linked with a move back to the Premier League.
According to a report from SPORT, the player will cost over €100 million, and two London clubs are pushing hard to secure his signature.
IcFootballnews Says…
Alvarez has been one of the best strikers in the world since his move to Atletico Madrid. He has been scoring goals consistently, and there is no doubt that he would be an exceptional addition to that Chelsea attack.
But the January transfer window has just closed, Chelsea could have signed Alvarez if they really wanted to get the South American star, so rumours will continue to fly over the next few months about players the Blues could sign.
We do know that CHELSEA need to add some leaders to the squad, they need to sign players that will make an immediate impact, Alvarez is the type of player that could come in and lead that Blues attack.
Liam Rosenior needs to sign players that he wants, that he can really work with, it will be interesting to see just who the Blues manage to sign when the summer transfer window opens up, there will be alot of players linked that is for sure.
FABREGAS TIPPED FOR RETURN
Eden Hazard has revealed the conversation he had with his former Chelsea teammate Cesc Fabregas about returning to Stamford Bridge as manager, as the Spaniard impressive over in Italian football with Como.
Como finished 10th in Serie A last season and are currently sixth, four points outside the Champions League places, but they have been constantly praised for the style of football that Fabregas likes to employ with the Italian side.
CHELSEA have only just hired Liam Rosenior as boss, and he has started life in London very well, but there are still many out there that believe he is not the manager that will get the Blues winning the Premier League and Champions League titles once again.
Hazard believes Fabregas is ‘destined’ to become one of the best coaches in the world and admits he ‘dreams’ of seeing his former teammate in the Stamford Bridge dugout: ‘I’ll be honest, in the summer we talked a bit,’ Hazard, 35, told Gazzetta dello Sport.
‘I told him he was one of the best midfielders in history and that he’s destined to become one of the best coaches as well.
‘I explained to him that the time has come for him to return to Chelsea, and he joked about it, but I really believe it. He loves football and knows everything about this spot.
‘I’m a Chelsea fan, and I want the best for the club. That’s why I dream of seeing Cesc on their bench, while I’ll be staying in the stands behind him, enjoying the show.’
IcFootballnews Says…
Fabregas is doing a wonderful job over in Italian football, the things he is doing with Como are great. But managing a top side like CHELSEA may not be the best thing, look what happened to Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid when he made the step up.
If Fabregas can make that move to a big club or two before he makes the move to Chelsea, then it could work out, but he is far from ready to take over at Stamford Bridge and manage all the egos at the club
EBOUE SIGNS
Chelsea Football Club has officially confirmed that academy attacker Mathis Eboue has signed his first professional contract with the club following his 17th birthday, marking a major milestone in the young forward’s burgeoning career. The news, announced via the club’s official channels, highlights Chelsea’s continued commitment to nurturing home-grown talent and investing in the future of the game.
Eboue, who joined Chelsea’s Academy in January 2025 from Watford, has quickly made a name for himself within the Blues’ youth setup. Despite his young age, the attacker has shown a maturity and consistency well beyond his years, regularly featuring for Chelsea’s Under-18 side and earning valuable minutes in the UEFA Youth League.
Early Promise and Rapid Progression
Even before his move to Cobham, Eboue’s talent was clear. He made his Under-21 debut for Watford while still eligible for the Under-16s, a rare feat that underscored his rapid development and technical ability at a young age. It was this precocious progression that caught the attention of Chelsea’s recruitment team, ultimately leading to his transfer to the club’s esteemed Academy system.
Since arriving at CHELSEA, Eboue has continued to impress. He began his first full season with the Under-18s, scoring on his debut in a 4-2 away victory over Crystal Palace. That goal highlighted both his attacking instinct and his capability to influence games in the final third — traits that have become hallmarks of his style.
Across the current season, Eboue has made 16 appearances for the Under-18s, finding the back of the net three times in all competitions. His performances have not gone unnoticed by club coaches, who praise his creativity, technical skill, and natural flair in advanced positions.
International Recognition
Eboue’s rise isn’t confined to club football. The forward has also enjoyed success on the international stage, earning his England Under-17 debut in September 2025. Since then, he’s become a regular figure in the youth national team setup, even scoring a hat-trick in a standout 5-2 win over the USA — a performance that enhanced his reputation as one of England’s most exciting young attacking talents.
A Sign of Confidence and Ambition
Signing his first professional contract at the earliest opportunity is a clear indication of both the club’s faith in Eboue and his own ambition to progress toward senior football. The next phase of his development will see him continue to hone his skills within CHELSEA’s highly successful Academy structure, with the club hopeful that he will eventually make the step up towards first-team contention.
Chelsea’s director of youth development lauded Eboue’s journey so far, emphasising his work ethic and adaptability. “Mathis has shown remarkable progress since joining us,” he said. “He embodies the qualities we value at this club — technical ability, intelligence, and a passion for the game.”
Looking Ahead
As CHELSEA continue to strengthen their senior squad, the success of academy players like Eboue will remain central to the club’s long-term vision. With a professional contract now secured, Eboue’s focus will turn to consistently impressing coaches, challenging in youth competitions, and earning opportunities in senior matchday squads.
For supporters, his journey represents a reminder of the heritage and promise that Chelsea’s Academy continues to produce — and football fans everywhere will be watching with interest as Mathis Eboue takes the next steps in what could be a very exciting career.
OSIMHEN MESSAGE SENT
Gabby Agbonlahor has opened up and claimed that Chelsea should have signed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen over Liam Delap, who has failed to impress during his time at Stamford Bridge.
Delap turned down an approach from Manchester United to sign for CHELSEA for £30million last summer, but has not made the impact that many would have liked as the big striker has scored two goals in 21 appearances in all competitions, with injuries and the form of Joao Pedro limiting his game time even further this season.
And after his struggling performance against Arsenal in the Carabao cup, former Aston Villa striker Agbonlahor believes that his move to Chelsea is not working and Chelsea should have signed long-term target Osimhen.
Osimhen is regarded as one of the best finishers in the game, and Chelsea were heavily keen on bringing him to the Premier League before he completed a loan move, and then permanent move to Turkish football.
‘No, this isn’t working,’ he told TalkSport. ‘I said when he joined Chelsea that I thought he should hav gone to a team like Everton.
‘Develop there for a couple of years and then make the big move to top-six side. I think the jump from Ipswich to Chelsea was too much.
‘When I look at him as a striker, I like him – he can hold up the ball well, he’s a good finisher, but he just doesn’t look sharp enough for the top level of the Premier League.
‘Someone like [Victor] Osimhen was the striker they should have gone out and got.’
IcFootballnews Says…
CHELSEA signed Delap because they believed they could turn him into a big superstar, a man that could score 20 goals a season, but it ha snot worked out yet and he is really struggling to make an impact.
We would not be shocked to see him leave Chelsea in the summer, there are a few options for him to make, and the Blues need to sign a proven striker that can actually score goals at the highest level.
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