Chelsea’s hunt for a centre-back during the recently closed January transfer window is reported to have included a failed approach for Nottingham Forest revelation Murillo.

A former Premier League defender has slammed Chelsea for not signing Victor Osimhen in the summer, listing the things they missed out on with the forward.

Chelsea reportedly attempted to snap up a "composed" Premier League defender during the January transfer window.

Transfer deadline day saw some of Europe's biggest clubs making last-minute moves to strengthen their squads. Manchester City took steps to address their midfield struggles by signing Nico Gonzalez from Porto for £50 million.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny. The 18-year-old has joined the Spurs academy and penned a three-year contract. Russell-Denny, recognised as one of the most talented youngsters coming through at Cobham,