Live Chelsea news and transfers: Rafael Leao moment, Dusan Vlahovic offer and Reece James message 

the most recent Reece James, Ben Chilwell, and Dusan Vlahovic news, as well as headlines and stories about the Blues as they develop.

The next matchday is one day away.
There is still much to do as Chelsea gets ready to play Fulham tomorrow at Craven Cottage.

Injuries to key fullbacks Reece James and Ben Chilwell, as well as Malo Gusto and Nicolas Jackson’s suspensions, must be balanced by Mauricio Pochettino.
Because of the latter, his manager will not have a fully fit striker to use on Monday.

Many people anticipated that this portion of the field would be important at the start of the season, and so far, they have been proven correct.

Chelsea allegedly made a bid for Dusan Vlahovic over the summer in an effort to alter their options, according to Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli.

It also explains why rumors about a January offer for Ivan Toney keep making news. It is anticipated that a bid of some kind will be made for the player, and since October is just around the corner, it is never too early to start considering transfers.

Chelsea have the chance to pounce…

On Monday night, circumstances have presented Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Following a bizarre weekend of Premier League action, the Blues, who travel to Fulham on Monday, have the chance to gain some ground on their rivals.

League champions Manchester City suffered their first defeat of the campaign when they were defeated away at Wolves. Manchester United, who has had a very sluggish start to the season, lost to Crystal Palace at home once more, and Tottenham upset Liverpool in north London.

While Pochettino will still be looking upward in the league standings as he looks to lead the Blues back to European football in his debut season with the club, Chelsea are down in 15th place going into Monday night’s west London derby.
At Craven Cottage, a resurgent Fulham team, however, stands in Chelsea’s way.

Zola Issues.

Gianfranco Zola has identified four transactions that Mauricio Pochettino should not have approved during the summer transfer window.
The co-sporting directors of the Blues were tasked with handling the incoming and outgoing transfers because Chelsea’s manager was eager to trim down his bloated squad.

I am surprised that so many seasoned players left, the Chelsea legend said in an interview with The Times.
According to what I understand, the team will be built over the course of the next three to four years, but players like [Cesar] Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kai Havertz, and Mateo Kovacic, who were there for a long time and won a lot, have left.
These were probably players that everyone looked up to.

You must have those players.
You rely on those players in trying times.
It doesn’t help the situation that so many people left.

When will the new sponsor of Chelsea, Infinite Athlete, be visible on uniforms?

Six games into the Premier League season, Chelsea has confirmed Infinite Athlete as the team’s new front-of-shirt sponsor. The sponsor will be visible on the front of the playing and training uniform sleeves for the men’s and women’s teams, respectively.

When Emma Hayes’ team welcomes Tottenham to Stamford Bridge on Sunday for the Women’s FA Women’s Super League’s opening weekend, it will be worn for the first time.

The Fulham manager praises the Chelsea teammates.

Before Chelsea’s Monday night match at Craven Cottage, Marco Silva praised Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. The Fulham manager called the pair “quality” and predicted a “very good fight” in midfield between them and Harrison Reed and Joao Palhinha, who together cost the Blues almost £250 million.

Silva was quoted by the Independent as saying, “Enzo joined in January and Caicedo in the summer as well.”They are excellent.”
We’re referring to two players on whom they almost spent $250 million. This reveals their high regard for them as members of their squad as well as their quality.

“With [Conor] Gallagher in the middle, they have the ability to create a very good fight with our midfield line. I think it will be a very good fight because they have that ability.

Vlahovic offer 

Chelsea attempted to sign Dusan Vlahovic during the summer transfer window, according to Juventus’ sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli.
writes in London.

As Mauricio Pochettino searched for a new striker, the 23-year-old was frequently linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

But when a move to west London fell through, the Blues turned their focus to Nicolas Jackson.
Although the former Villarreal star has shown signs of promise, he has struggled to find the back of the net since joining the Premier League, receiving more cautions than goals.

Chilwell Injury 

Chilwell’s most recent hamstring injury is said to prevent him from playing for about four weeks.

The Englishman suffered a bad injury late in Wednesday’s victory over Brighton, according to Pochettino. It was also established that Chilwell’s injury was to the same hamstring that it had previously been.

If there is a silver lining, it is that Chelsea will only play three times in the upcoming month because of the international break after their match against Burnley on Sunday.

Chelsea is shown what they’ve been missing by Pulisic and Leao!

Christian Pulisic had three goals and one assist in seven games prior to yesterday’s Serie A match with Lazio. And in Saturday’s 2-0 victory, the former Chelsea player put Stefano Piolo’s team ahead with some impressive movement and finishing.

Rafael Leao scored the goal; prior to agreeing to a new contract at the San Siro, he had been heavily linked with a transfer to Chelsea. The Portuguese forward’s cross was perfectly positioned for Pulisic to deflect past Ivan Provedel from a distance of 12 yards.

The fact that Pulisic has now scored more goals for AC Milan than any other Pochettino player across all competitions is bad news for Chelsea. Some Chelsea supporters wouldn’t be wrong to think back on what might have been.
How dangerous Chelsea’s attacking line might have been if they had been able to sign Leao and make the most of Pulisic.