Here is a roundup of the top Chelsea news and goop that you could have missed over the past 24 hours….
Chelsea are reportedly weighing a summer approach for winger Ousmane Dembélé, with fresh claims from Spanish outlet Fichajes suggesting the London club could take advantage of growing uncertainty surrounding the player’s situation at Paris Saint-Germain.
As speculation builds over potential changes within the PSG dressing room, Dembélé has emerged as a high-profile option for Liam Rosenior, who is believed to be prioritising a dynamic forward capable of producing moments of individual brilliance.
Since arriving in Paris from Barcelona, Dembélé has delivered flashes of his undeniable talent—dribbling at pace, unpredictable movement, and the rare two-footed explosiveness that made him one of Europe’s most coveted attackers.
However, despite his technical gifts, the French international has yet to fully settle into a definitive role at PSG, and recent reports hint at tension and instability behind the scenes. With a Champions League-focused rebuild expected at the Parc des Princes, Dembélé’s future is not guaranteed.
For CHELSEA, the potential opportunity is intriguing. Liam Roseniors side, while boasting strong attacking depth, have at times lacked a consistent one-on-one specialist capable of unlocking deep defences.
Dembélé’s profile perfectly aligns with the manager’s desire for a forward who can stretch play, beat markers, and add unpredictability in the final third. His experience in top European competitions also fits Chelsea’s ambition to maintain their upward trajectory both domestically and in Europe.
A move, however, would be complicated. Dembélé remains under contract at PSG, and although the club may be open to adjustments within their squad, they would likely demand a substantial fee.
His salary, too, represents a significant investment—one Arsenal would have to weigh carefully against their broader transfer strategy and financial parameters. Injuries have also been a recurring theme throughout Dembélé’s career, adding an element of risk to any deal.
Would signing Dembele be a good option for Chelsea?
Pursuing Dembélé would be a bold but calculated gamble. the Blues need a another difference-maker in tight matches, someone capable of conjuring something from nothing, and few players in world football possess his raw ability.
Yet questions over fitness, cost, and stability cannot be ignored. If the club believes they can keep Dembele fit and get the best out of the French star, for the right price, he could be a good option for Dembele.
However – he is not a player that CHELSEA really needs with all that quality they have in attack.
SPANIARD TIPPED FOR CHELSEA
Chelsea may have only recently hired Liam Rosenior, but they will already be ‘looking at’ Cesc Fabregas as his potential replacement that’s according to ex-Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta
CHELSEA made the big decision in the January window to hire Rosenior after his impressive stint with Strasbourg, and since his move to Stamford Bridge, the boss has done a pretty decent job at Stamford Bridge as the challenge for a Champions League place.
Mendieta stressed he does not expect Fabregas to be eyeing a move in the near future, but said his ‘incredible’ work in Italy will no doubt have both Chelsea and Arsenal playing close attention: ‘I think Cesc Fabregas will take his time because he has everything he needs at Como,’ he told BetBrothers.
‘He wants players, they bring him players. Whatever he wants, they bring it to him. And that’s allowing him to have that kind of power in the decision-making.
‘I think I saw something this weekend which I haven’t seen throughout the season with Alvaro Morata. Morata got sent off because he reacted to a provocation and Fabregas came out publicly to say, you know, he should know better.
‘I think it’s the first time he goes public about a player instead of, you know, going public as he probably did in the past. So for me, that’s showing personality, showing, ‘I’m the boss,’ and that obviously is a sign of ‘I’m going to be here for a while.
‘His former clubs will let managers go and obviously Chelsea, Arsenal, I mean really any club at the top, will be looking at him as an option because he’s doing an incredible job at Como.’
IcChelseanews Says…
And unless Rosenior fails to achieve the targets that the board wants, we cant see Fabregas making the move back to Chelsea for a good few seasons. But if he carris on doing what he is doing in Italy, CHELSEA will be more than tempted to offer him a move back to England.
MURILLO WANTS CHELSEA MOVE
Chelsea are ready to make a formal offer for Murillo amid many claims that the Nottingham Forest defender is very keen to make the move to Stamford Bridge, according to TEAMtalk.
The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the Premier League’s standout young defenders, drawing interest from multiple top clubs across Europe after an impressive debut season in English football.
Missing out on Jeremy Jacquet in the January window has accelerated ***CHELSEA***s pursuit of Murillo, who is seen as a player capable of stepping immediately into the first-team squad, and Murillo’s stock has risen sharply since his arrival from Brazil last year.
His composure on the ball, strength in duels, and ability to break opposition lines with progressive play have made him a key figure for Nottingham Forest. However, with the club battling both on-pitch challenges and financial pressures, a high-value sale this summer is considered increasingly likely.
CHELSEA, meanwhile, view the left-sided centre-back position as a priority area. With the futures of several defenders uncertain and long-term squad planning underway, the club is targeting a younger profile capable of developing under Liam Rosenior while offering immediate depth. Murillo’s age, physical profile, and Premier League experience fit the club’s recruitment strategy.
Talks between the clubs have not yet begun, but Chelsea are reportedly confident they can meet Forest’s valuation, which is expected to exceed £50 million. Forest are prepared to listen to offers as the reports claim that Murillo would like the move to happen.
IcChelseanews Says…
Murillo has been linked with a move to London for the last couple of transfer windows, but that high asking price and his desire to stay put has meant the club have been unable to get a deal done.
He has been impressive at times for Forest, but we are not 100 per cent certain that he would come in and make much of a difference to the side, is he really worth that £50 million?
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