As the January 2025 transfer window slowly takes shape, here are 10 players rumoured to be making a move to join or leave Chelsea.
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?Enzo MarescaHere are the players rumoured to be preparing to leave Chelsea in the January 2025 transfer window:
Christopher Nkunku
Christopher Nkunku’s latest transfer updateAccording to recent reports, Nkunku is reportedly set to make a move back to the German Bundesliga in a rumoured swap deal involving Bayern Munich and their youngster Tel. According to Fabrizio Romano Chelsea are interested in signing Tel and have reached out to the German giants to make their intentions clear.
A swap deal for Nkunku has been suggested to that effect and it remains to be seen if the deal materialises in the long run. This is Chelsea’s first big move in the January 2025 transfer window.
Ben Chilwell
Ben Chilwell’s transfer updateFollowing his non-existent play time at Chelsea, former vice captain Ben Chilwell is expected to leave Stamford Bridge in the January 2025 transfer window. Although no interest from other clubs has been confirmed, fans and analysts are 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 newsChelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, shared his thoughts on Carney Chukwuemeka’s potential transfer. He highlighted the midfielder’s talent but acknowledged the limited opportunities available within Chelsea’s current squad.
Maresca suggested that Chukwuemeka should 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 updateEnzo 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 newsHarvey 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?Chelsea Football ClubJosh Maja
Who is Chelsea’s striker target in the January 2025 transfer window?It has been revealed that Chelsea are set to enter a fierce battle with another top Premier League side in Tottenham in a bid to sign West Brom’s forward Josh Maja.
Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly targeting Nigerian striker Josh Maja, with plans to lure him away from Championship side West Bromwich Albion.
Maja’s standout performances for West Brom in the first half of the season have caught the attention of both Premier League clubs, sparking interest in securing his signature during the current transfer window.
According to Fichajes, the two London giants are impressed with the Nigerian international’s form and are preparing moves to acquire him from the Championship outfit.
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen’s latest transfer newsGiven Chelsea’s current form, many speculate that the club might be forced to rekindle its interest in the Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen in the January 2025 transfer window. For man, this is next to impossible, with Osimhen already announcing his commitment to Galatasaray until the end of the 2024/2025 season.
Tomas Araujo
Tomas Araujo transfer newsFollowing 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 newsWith 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 updateWith limited time at his new club, AC Milan, French midfielder Youssouf Fofana has been revealed as another player who has appeared on Chelsea’s January 2025 transfer window radar. Reports indicate that the Blues might consider him as an option.
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