Chelsea appear to be closing in on the signing of Yael Thebault, the French centre‑back currently with Stade Rennais. A product of Rennes’ academy, the 18‑year‑old defender signed his first professional contract extending until 2028, highlighting the clubandrsquo;s long‑term faith in his potential – even as he recovers from a knee ligament injury.
Aston Villa’s stand out performer last year, Morgan Rogers, has emerged as a transfer priority for Chelsea next month as the Blues are weighing up a transfer bid of close to andamp;pound;70 million to secure one of England’s brightest young midfield talents. With six international appearances to his name, Rogers has already firmly established himself as one of his country’s best players and a move to Chelsea could mean a new contract that would triple his current deal at Villa Park.