Chelsea Transfer News Today: Mudryk interest CONFIRMED, Isak TRUTH, Disasi to LEAVE?

Cameron Smith

• 6 Dec 2024 17:00 GMT
• 5 min read

FootballTransfers runs through all the latest Chelsea transfer news, rumours and gossip, including the latest on Mykhailo Mudryk, Alexander Isak and Axel Disasi.

Mykhailo Mudryk to leave Chelsea?

Mykhailo Mudryk has struggled since his €70 million move to Chelsea in January 2023 and he has only mustered 146 minutes of action in the Premier League so far this season.

The 23-year-old has been linked with a January exit, amid reported interest from the likes of Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, and Vadim Shabliy, his agent, has confirmed that clubs are monitoring his client.

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Shabliy told The Evening Standard: “I am glad that Mykhailo has become our client. He is a unique player with great talent and ambition.

“It’s vital for him to enjoy the game; it’s vital to feel that he is trusted. I am absolutely convinced he will show all his best football qualities.

“Of course, players like Misha will always attract the attention of other clubs and their scouts. He is one of those football players who, thanks to his playing qualities, can influence the outcome of a match.

“He feels the game, knows how to take responsibility, and makes quick decisions. But at the moment he has a contract with Chelsea, and all his thoughts are about how to secure his place in the starting XI.”

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Chelsea to rival Arsenal for three strikers

Arsenal and Chelsea have both identified Alexander Isak, Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic as key targets.

That is according to CaughtOffside, who report that the London clubs may struggle to afford Isak’s €100m release clause.

As a result, they are expected to battle for Osimhen and Vlahovic next summer.

Tomas Araujo to replace Axel Disasi?

Axel Disasi could reportedly leave Chelsea in 2025, with the Frenchman unable to break into Maresca’s preferred XI this season.

He scored his first goal of the season during Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Southampton on Wednesday, but his future at the club remains uncertain and he could be sold during the January transfer window, as per TEAMtalk.

Disasi is reportedly seen as a “limited” player by the Chelsea backroom staff and the Blues are willing to offload him in order to bring in Benfica star Tomas Araujo.

The Stamford Bridge outfit have made contact with Benfica over a potential deal in 2025, while they continue to monitor Marc Guehi’s situation at Crystal Palace as they look to re-sign the England international.

Marseille in talks with Benoit Badiashile

Marseille have held initial talks over the possible signing of Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile, according to CaughtOffside.

The Frenchman has only made three Premier League appearances so far this campaign and discussions over an exit have ramped up in recent weeks.

Juventus are also interested in a move for Badiashile, amid an injury crisis in Turin, while AC Milan are long-term admirers of the 23-year-old and could reportedly push to sign him in 2025.

However, Enzo Maresca is eager to keep Badiashile, despite growing interest in his services.

Noni Madueke responds to Enzo Maresca

Noni Madueke has insisted that Enzo Maresca is the perfect manager for Chelsea, despite the fact his attitude in training has been heavily criticised by the Blues boss.

“He [Maresca] is honest and truthful,” Madueke admitted to reporters. “He tells the truth and he is a man you can trust. That’s all you want from a coach.

“He is not necessarily a coach that is trying to be best friends with everyone, but he is a coach that is straight with everyone and fair to everyone. That’s what you need at a top club like Chelsea.”

Estevao is ‘like Lamine Yamal’

Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario has insisted that future Chelsea superstar Estevao Willian is similar to Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.

Following the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw, Brazil legend Ronaldo told Ben Jacobs: “He's [Estevao] a young player and very talented.

“He's kind of like Lamine Yamal. He will soon be a very big star in football. He's very promising, and at just 17.”