Chelsea football news and rumours

Here are the latest Chelsea FC news and rumors:

Transfer News

• Chelsea are interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to The Guardian. The 22-year-old French center-back has been linked with several top clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool.
• The Blues are also reportedly keen on signing Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen, according to Sky Sports. The 29-year-old Danish playmaker has been linked with several clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
• Chelsea have been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, according to The Mirror. The 21-year-old English winger has been a target for several top clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool.

Injury News

• Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is expected to miss the next few weeks with a hamstring injury, according to The Telegraph. The 29-year-old French midfielder has been a key player for the Blues this season.
• Defender Antonio Rudiger is also expected to miss several weeks with a knee injury, according to The Guardian. The 27-year-old German center-back has been a regular starter for Chelsea this season.

Managerial News

• Frank Lampard has been given a vote of confidence by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, according to The Times. The 42-year-old English manager has been under pressure after a poor run of form, but Abramovich is said to be happy with his progress.
• Lampard has also been linked with a move for former Chelsea player and current Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel, according to The Sun. However, this is likely to be just speculation, and Lampard is expected to remain in charge of the Blues.

Other News

• Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association (FA) over alleged breaches of COVID-19 protocols, according to The Mirror. The Blues were accused of failing to follow social distancing guidelines during a match against Manchester City in November.
• The club has also been linked with a move to sign a new kit sponsor, with reports suggesting that they are in talks with Nike, according to The Telegraph. The current kit sponsor, Yokohama Rubber, is due to expire at the end of the season.

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