Chelsea transfers: Enzo Fernandez deal, Joao Felix loan swap, Bellingham decision

The latest Blues headlines and updates as they happen with stories on Enzo Fernandez, Joao Felix and Jude Bellingham

Enzo Fernandez could be leaving Benfica for Chelsea early in the January transfer window
Enzo Fernandez could be leaving Benfica for Chelsea early in the January transfer window

Good morning!

Happy new year, welcome to 2023. Chelsea are preparing to kick off the new year with a trip to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest. We’ll have all of the build-up for that game coming up.

Meanwhile, the Blues are continuing their assault in the transfer market with the January window now officially open for business. David Datro Fofana is a Chelsea player now but could be on his way out with loan options opening up.

When it comes to incoming players, there is still plenty to get through though with Enzo Fernandez reportedly in place to be a Chelsea player in just one weeks time. There’ll be updates on the bid to buy him and more on Jude Bellingham as well.

Stay right here for all the latest Chelsea news.

07:34Tom Coley

Bellingham preference
Joe Cole has said that Premier League fans should be hoping that Jude Bellingham returns home to join an English club over the summer. The former Birmingham City player is a top target for a host of Europe’s top clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid.

After a stellar World Cup for the Three Lions, his stature has risen once more in the game and Borussia Dortmund may have to weather bids of over £100m in 2023. Chelsea are keen to make him their statement signing in the new year with a midfield overhaul on the cards at Stamford Bridge.

This won’t be easy though, with so much competition for his signature and the lure of Champions League holders Real Madrid. It won’t stop Todd Boehly from going all-out to make the deal a reality though, with 21-year-old Enzo Fernandez being heavily pursued despite his massive £105m release clause.

Jude Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund looks on during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart at Signal Iduna Park