The Blues had a relatively quiet winter transfer window in terms of new arrivals, having done most of their business in the summer. ..Continue Reading
French midfielder Mathis Amougou was the only newcomer, with the 19-year-old joining from Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne.
The focus was on departures, with six players leaving on loan, including Ben Chilwell, Joao Felix, and Axel Disasi.
Cesare Casadei also exited permanently, joining Serie A side Torino for a reported £12.5 million.
The exits of Felix, Disasi, and Chilwell—if they are not registered for the 2025/26 season upon their return—could provide Chelsea with more flexibility for summer signings.
According to Spanish reports (via Football365), Chelsea is ready to offer a lucrative deal to one of the world’s top stars.
They are allegedly willing to offer Athletic Bilbao and Spain star Nico Williams a contract exceeding £300,000 per week to join in the summer.
The Blues have struggled with injuries in forward positions this season, and while their main issue is a central striker, Spanish winger Williams could bolster their attacking options.
The 22-year-old was a standout player for Spain as they won Euro 2024 last year, attracting significant interest from Barcelona.
However, Barcelona’s £60 million acquisition of Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig, coupled with their financial issues, has reportedly hindered a deal for Williams.
Meanwhile, TEAMtalk claims that Williams is expected to leave Bilbao this summer, and Chelsea is prepared to pay his £49 million release clause to secure his transfer.
The Spaniard has also been linked with a move to Arsenal, who are looking to add depth to their forward line.
