With Chelsea looking to offload a few players in the January 2025 transfer window, former Serie A champions in a bid to improve their squad have reportedly set their eyes on signing one of the key midfielders away from Stamford Bridge.

According to reports, Napoli is preparing to submit a formal offer to Chelsea for midfielder Cesare Casadei in the coming hours. The promising youngster, who has been vocal about his wish to return to Italy, is seeking more playing time after limited opportunities in England. Napoli is eager to complete the transfer swiftly to fend off interest from other Italian clubs, including Torino and Lazio.

Napoli’s sporting director, Mauro Manna, has reportedly been tracking Casadei since last summer, while former Inter Milan assistant Cristian Stellini, now working under Antonio Conte, holds a high opinion of the midfielder due to their previous collaboration.

Chelsea is expected to include a sell-on clause in any potential agreement, a common feature in their recent transfer dealings. Napoli views Casadei as a strategic acquisition to enhance their midfield depth and maintain their competitive edge in the Serie A title race. Given his experience at Inter Milan and impressive performances in the U-20 World Cup, Casadei could bring valuable skill and potential to their squad.

The transfer could be pivotal for both Napoli's and Casadei’s careers as the January transfer window moves by all clubs intensify. Napoli’s determination to strengthen their team as they lead the Serie A standings makes this pursuit particularly significant. Meanwhile, with no imminent return to Enzo Maresca’s squad on the horizon, Casadei is hopeful that Napoli and Chelsea will soon reach an agreement that will secure his move back to Italy.

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Chelsea's head coach, Enzo Maresca had said that Wesley Fofana would be sidelined for a month but ahead of Saturday’s draw at Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park he confirmed that the defender will be out of the season.

What did Maresca say about Wesley Fofana injury?

The Italian who had initially downplayed the extent of Fofana's injury broke the heart of most Chelsea supporters when he confirmed that the defender could be out for the rest of the season.

He said,

"We don’t know exactly. But having a test, we realised it was worst than what we thought at the beginning. It is hamstring, and unfortunately, we are going to lose him for a while.’

However, he reportedly debunked the news on his team group, which was released by L'Equippe where he confirmed that he should be out for a maximum of six weeks as compared to being ruled for the rest of this season.

He said,

I’m not out for the rest of the season, I don’t know why he [Maresca] said that. I will be back in 4-6 weeks.’

Chelsea supporters will hope that Fofana will be back from injury very soon. If the centre-back calculations is anything to go buy, the. he could make his return as early as February 14, 2025, when Chelsea travels to Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

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Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Chelsea would be looking to bolster their squad in the January 2025 transfer window indicating that players are expected to leave whilst some are expected to complete a move to Stamford Bridge to increase the strength of the squad as the games continue to come in thick and fast.

Chelsea are no strangers to the transfer window, and with the January window currently on its sixth date, questions on players expected to join and depart have surfaced, with their names being speculated.

With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the players expected to leave or join Chelsea based on current reports.

Who are the players expected to leave Chelsea in the January 2025 transfer window?

Here are the players rumoured to be preparing to leave Chelsea in the January 2025 transfer window:

Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell's transfer update

Following his non existent play time at Chelsea, former vice captain, Ben Chilwell is expected to make a move away from Stamford Bridge in the January 2025 transfer window. Although no interest from other clubs have been confirmed, fans as well as analysts are very certain that the winter move is very likely given Enzo Maresca's confirmation that the English international is not part of his plans.

Carney Chukwuemeka

Carney Chukwuemeka transfer news

Enzo Maresca, the head coach of Chelsea, shared his thoughts on Carney Chukwuemeka’s potential transfer, highlighting the midfielder's talent but acknowledging the limited opportunities available within Chelsea’s current squad.

Maresca suggested that it would be beneficial for Chukwuemeka to join a club where he can secure regular playing time, ideally featuring in 30 to 35 matches per season, to further his development. He also indicated that the club is willing to consider both loan and permanent transfer options if a suitable offer is presented.

Cesare Casadei

Cesare Casadei transfer update

Enzo Maresca has indicated his willingness to allow Cesare Casadei to depart Chelsea in the January 2025 transfer window. He recognized Casadei’s physical prowess and potential but admitted that the midfielder has had limited playing opportunities this season.

Maresca highlighted Casadei’s role as a holding midfielder and commended his physical strength, noting its value in enhancing the team’s pressing game.

Harvey Vale

Harvey Vale transfer news

Harvey Vale’s future at Chelsea appears uncertain under Enzo Maresca’s management. Despite delivering standout performances for Chelsea's Under-21s, where he has been involved in 18 goals across 15 appearances, Vale has yet to establish himself as a regular in the senior squad.

With only six months remaining on his contract, a departure from the club during the January 2025 transfer window seems highly probable.

Who are the players expected to join Chelsea in the January 2025 transfer window?

Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen's latest transfer news

Given the current form of Chelsea, many speculate that the club might be forced to rekindle their interest for the Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen in the January 2025 transfer window. For man,y this is a move next to impossible with Osimhen already announcing his commitment to Galatasaray till the end of the 2024/2025 season.

Tomas Araujo

Tomas Araujo transfer news

Following the confirmation that Wesley Fofana might be out till the end of the 2024/2025 season, it is expected that Chelsea steps into the January 2025 transfer window withe mind of signing a replacement in the center-back position and according to reports, Tomas Araujo of Benfica is leading the race as their main target in the window.

Dario Essugo

Dario Essugo transfer news

With Romeo Lavia actively struggling with match fitness, talented youngster Dario Essugo, has emerged as a target for Chelsea in the January 2025 transfer window according to numerous reports. It remains to be seen if Chelsea would opt for a loan recall for either Lesley Ugochukwu or Andrey Santos as opposed to signing another midfielder.

Youssouf Fofana

Youssouf Fofana transfer update

With limited time at his new club AC Milan, French midfeirlder,Youssouf Fofana, has been revealed as another player who has appeared on Chelsea's January 2025transfer window radar with reports indicating that the Blues might consider him as an option.

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As fans had initially anticipated the return of Wesley Fofana in January 2025, Enzo Maresca in his latest pre-match press conference held today, Friday, January 3, 2025, shared the update which confirmed that there would be a delay for the defender as there is a possibilty he might not be available for selection till the end of the season.

He stated, ‘With Wes, we don’t know exactly how long he could be out for, but he has a hamstring injury and unfortunately we are going to lose him for a while. I have said many times that I love Wes and of course not having him available is a huge loss for us.’

Reece James injury update

Speaking on the availability of Reece James for Chelsea after a long spell on the sidelines due to inuury, Enzo Maresca confirmed that the English international could be available for the club in their upcoming fixture scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2025, against Crystal Palace.

He stated, "Reece is back and he was with us in the squad in the last game. For the last game against Ipswich, he was with us just to be with us in the squad. The plan was not to give him and minutes but tomorrow is different, we can give him minutes. We all know how important Reece is for us so hopefully he can get minutes very soon."

He also shared update on Romeo Lavia's match fitness level. Enzo revealed, "Romeo is very close and he has started to work with us. We all consider Romeo a top player, but the most important thing for this type of player is to be fit. There is no doubt when Romeo is fit he is a top player, we need to just understand how we can help him to not get injured."

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The return of Aaron Anselmino was announced on the official website of Chelsea on Friday, January 3, 2025. According to reports from the Stamford Bridge club, the 19-year-old will be drafted immediately into Enzo Maresca's first team as he is expected to join them in training ahead of the game against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

After signing a seven-year contract in August, the central defender is expected to continue his development in England. With Wesley Fofana and Berniot Badiashile out for a long period, this could be the perfect chance for him to break into the team.

Boca Juniors President, Juan Riquelme has tipped that Aaron Anselmino could be one of the best defenders in the world.

He said,

"With the growth, the head that he has and the desire to learn that he shows, he is on his way to being a great footballer. He is going to be a player for the national team. He is going to compete with the centre-backs."

However, Chelsea supporters will hope that the 19-year-old finds his feet immediately as they look to fill in the gap left by Fofana.

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Chelsea are the only club to have conceded 15 goals throughout a football season, and the only two clubs that were close to equalling the record this Premier League season were Liverpool and Arsenal. However, those ambitions went out of the window when they conceded goals against Tottenham and Crystal Palace respectively means both clubs have now conceded 16 goals so far.

Chelsea's major highlights in the 2004/05 Premier League season

1. Title Winners: Chelsea won their first Premier League title in 50 years, ending a half-century drought.
2. Record-Breaking Season: The Blues set a new Premier League record for most points in a season (95), most wins in a season (29), and fewest goals conceded (15).
3. Jose Mourinho's Impact: Chelsea's new manager, Jose Mourinho, made an instant impact after he was appointed bringing discipline, organization, and a winning mentality to the team.

The 2004/05 season marked a turning point in Chelsea's history, as they established themselves as a dominant force in English football under Jose Mourinho's leadership.

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Enzo Maresca was asked about the current situation of Mykhailo Mudryk during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Conference League clash against Shrimmock.

The Ukrainian was provisionally suspended by the English Football Association after his test sample came back positive for a banned substance. However, another test has been taken by the FA for a B sample before a decision will be taken on the winger.

What did Enzo Maresca say about Mykhailo Mudryk's drug situation?

"We have a statement from the club. There is not anything to add. We support and trust Misha. We are offering general support. He's a Chelsea player. It's my duty to be in contact with him. We all believe Mudryk is innocent. For sure he will come back. I don't think Misha’s Chelsea career is over. I think he will come back. We don't know when, that is the only doubt we have in this moment. But for sure, he will be back”.

What did Mykhailo Mudryk say about the situation?

“I can confirm that I have been notified that a sample I provided to The FA contained a banned substance. This has come as a complete shock as I have never knowingly used any banned substances or broken any rules, and am working closely with my team to investigate how this could have happened. I know that I have not done anything wrong and remain hopeful that I will be back on the pitch soon. I cannot say any more now due to the confidentiality of the process, but I will as soon as I can."

What is Chelsea's statement on Mudryk drug failure situation?

Chelsea confirmed in a statement that they are aware of the current situation between the player and the FA over the failure of his drug test.

"Chelsea Football Club can confirm the Football Association recently contacted our player Mykhailo Mudryk concerning an adverse finding in a routine urine test. Both the Club and Mykhailo fully support The FA’s testing programme and all our players, including Mykhailo, are regularly tested. Mykhailo has confirmed categorically that he has never knowingly used any banned substances. Both Mykhailo and the Club will now work with the relevant authorities to establish what has caused the adverse finding. The Club will not be commenting any further."

Mudryk joined from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2023, the winger has struggled with the transition to the Premier League and is yet to reach the heights of every Chelsea supporter around the world

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Mykhailo Mudryk has enlisted the services of the same law firm that successfully handled Paul Pogba’s doping ban appeal, a decision that comes after Mudryk’s suspension, as he seeks to challenge and potentially overturn the ruling.

Typically, the appeals process involves steps like filing a notice of appeal, reviewing the case details, preparing a detailed opening brief, and presenting arguments during a hearing. Mudryk’s legal team will likely scrutinize the circumstances of his suspension, searching for procedural errors or grounds to argue that the punishment was unjust, disproportionate, or unsupported by evidence.

While appeal outcomes are unpredictable and success isn’t guaranteed, having an experienced firm could improve Mudryk’s chances of a favourable result.

According to The Telegraph, Mudryk has hired Morgan Sports Law, the firm that represented Paul Pogba after his initial four-year doping ban was reduced to 18 months on appeal. Pogba, now linked to a potential free transfer to Manchester City, will resume training next month and return to competitive play in March.

Mudryk’s last appearance came during Chelsea’s Conference League victory against Heidenheim in late November. Since then, he has missed five consecutive Premier League matches. The winger described the suspension as a “shock” and maintains his innocence, insisting he has "done nothing wrong."

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The initial contract of Josh Acheampong was initially slayed to expire at the end of the 2025/26 season with most Premier League already eyeing the youngster. Negotiations between Chelsea and Acheampong had left him lacking game time at senior and age-group.

However as progress the academy graduate earn his full first-team debut in the recent Conference League victory at Astana. He ha stated training with the head coach Enzo Maresca’s squad on a daily basis and has a good chance to start again when Shamrock Rovers visit in the same competition on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

He stated his football career with Chelsea at Under-8s stage, also came through their system and turned professional in January before then-coach Mauricio Pochettino gave him a first senior appearance; coming off the bench in a 2-0 home win over Tottenham Hotspur last season.

Chelsea supporters will hope this new deal will bring success to the club whenever he is available for selection

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Chelsea Football Club has issued an official statement addressing the provisional suspension of their forward, Mykhailo Mudryk, by the Football Association (FA) following an adverse finding in a routine doping test.

The 23-year-old Ukrainian international, who joined Chelsea in January 2023 from Shakhtar Donetsk in an £88.5 million transfer, faces a potential ban after his sample tested positive for a banned substance.

In their statement, Chelsea affirmed their commitment to the FA’s anti-doping procedures while backing Mudryk’s position on the matter. The club said, “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that the Football Association recently contacted Mykhailo Mudryk regarding an adverse finding in a routine urine test. Both the club and Mykhailo fully support the FA’s testing protocols, and all of our players, including Mykhailo, undergo regular testing.”

Mudryk, who has been absent from Chelsea’s last five matches, expressed his shock and denied knowingly taking any banned substances. On social media, he stated, “I have been informed that a sample I provided to the FA contained a banned substance. This news has completely shocked me, as I have never intentionally used any prohibited substances or broken any regulations. I am collaborating closely with my team to understand how this could have occurred.”

Chelsea also emphasized Mudryk’s stance, noting, “Mykhailo has categorically stated that he has never knowingly used any banned substances. Both the club and Mykhailo are now cooperating with the relevant authorities to determine the cause of the adverse finding. The club will refrain from making further comments at this time.”

The news of Mudryk's suspension has caused a stir within the football community, leaving fans and analysts eager for updates as the investigation unfolds. While the investigation continues, both Chelsea and Mudryk remain optimistic that the issue will be resolved fairly and expeditiously, enabling the talented forward to return to action as soon as possible.

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Chelsea have been tipped by most football pundits as one of the favourites to lift the Premier League when the 2024/25 season comes to an end. However, Enzo Maresca believes that his team is not yet at the level to compete with some of the top teams.

The Italian was speaking with the BBC after the victory against Brentford on Sunday, December 15, 2024. According to him, the possibility of winning the league does not depend on the number of games won but how ready that they are.to challenge with tip teams.

"It's not about how many games we win. It's about being realistic. There are things we have to do better. That is why I said for me we are not ready for a title challenge."

Chelsea are currently in second place behind Arne Slot's Liverpool with just two points. The Blues travel to the Merseyside next to face Everton while Liverpool face Tottenham Hotspur.

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The Blues boss, Enzo Maresca confirmed the news during his pre-match press conference ahead of the trip to Kazakhstan for the game against Astana in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

The decision to renew Josh Acheampong's contract will be a major boost to his career, and he will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of other successful Chelsea academy graduates.

Maresca confirmed that the trip to Kazakhstan will be an opportunity for Josh Acheampong and some other young players to get minutes and more game time.

He said,

"Yeah, some of them will be here and some of them will fly with us. More or less, we try to manage in the same way we have done before today. We have many young players, 17 players with us, and the rest will be here with us. Eight hours is not a normal time for a game, you know, but we have to go there, we have to play, try our best and thinking also about the next game."

Chelsea fans will hope that the club can extend their winning streak to six across all competitions.

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Cole Palmer scored two goals and created an assist, both of his goals were penalties but one of them was a panenka which has got the media buzzing especially with the way he was calm under so much pressure in the game. The England international was asked about his state of mind and why he decided to play the penalty the way he did.

He said,

I tried the panenka and thankfully it went in. It was a bit frantic and the game was all over the place. I thought the keeper was ready to dive so I chipped it. It was good!”.

He also spoke about the good vibe at Chelsea which has not been seen at the club in the past couple of seasons.

"Chelsea fans have had a tough couple of years, a few years before I got here and last season was tough as well. To see them happy, smiling and singing is what we play for”.

Palmer also wrote his name on the history book of the Premier League by becoming the first player in history to score 12 goals from 12 penalties, a feat that has never been achieved.

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Tottenham have been inconsistent in the Premier League this season, they will be heading into the game against Chelsea from the back of a defeat against Bournemouth. On the other hand, the Blues were ruthless in their 5-1 victory over Southampton at the Saint Mary's Stadium.

Team News: Tottenham vs Chelsea

Spurs lost Ben Davies to injury on Thursday, adding to woes to their current defensive crisis. However, Cristian Romero is set to train ahead of the game and a late decision will be made on his fitness.

Chelsea will be without captain Reece James and Wesley Fofana who recently picked up an injury against Aston Villa. The Blues head coach, Enzo Maresca also confirmed that Mykhailo Mudryk will not be available as he is currently ill.

Head to head:

Both sides have faced each other 186 times, with Chelsea coming up with 79 wins against Tottenham's 56 while this fixture has ended in a draw 42 times.

Tottenham have only won four of their last 13 Premier League games against fellow sides from the capital, losing seven of them.

Recent form:

Spurs have managed just two wins in their last six Premier League games with three defeats and one draw. On the other hand, Chelsea have not tasted defeat in their last six games, they have won four and drawn two.

Prediction:

Tottenham have been consistent in their games against top teams but we feel the won't be able to stop Chelsea's fire power on a good day. We Predict a 3-1 victory for the Blues.

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The England international has hit the ground running since he completed his move from Manchester City on the final day of the 2023 summer transfer window. The recent feather added to Cole Palmer's cap of awards was the Football Supporters’ Association award ( FSA), this is an award that was voted for by players, media outlets pundits, commentators, and more.

He’s the first Chelsea player to ever win the award, which is another massive achievement over the likes of Rodri, Bukayo Saka, Mohamed Salah, Ollie Watkins, and Erling Haaland.

What did Cole Palmer say about the FSA award?

"Thank you to everyone who voted for me, it's an honour to be the first Chelsea player to win this award"

Palmer is not just the first Chelsea player to win the award, but the 22-year-old becomes the first Englishman to lift the trophy since Harry Kane in 2017.

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The Italian confirmed in his press conference ahead of the league game against Southampton that Wesley Fofana could be out for a few weeks. According to Enzo Maresca, there is no update on the injury situation of Fofana but he could be out for a few weeks.

He said,

"We don't have any update at the moment. It happened two days ago so we need to wait a little bit. We are hoping to get some more news in the next days but for sure, he will be out for the next weeks, for sure."

When did Wesley Fofana suffer his injury?

The defender suffered an injury against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, December 1, 2024, after he stepped on a ball which led to him landing awkwardly.

He also spoke about the club's first-choice captain, Reece James' who has been out of action due to an injury. He is expected to be out for at least four to five weeks considering the type of his injury.

What did Maresca say about Reece James?

"He is the same situation [as Fofana], more or less. He's getting better but he still needs weeks to come back"

Chelsea are currently on the same number of points as Arsenal in third positions ahead of their league game against Southampton.

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