Borussia Dortmund are preparing for a potential defensive overhaul, with Chelsea's Axel Disasi emerging as a key target amid growing doubts over Nico Schlotterbeck's long-term future at the club.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been withdrawn from the Argentina side to face Puerto Rico next week in an international friendly due to injury.
Chelsea have been handed a much-needed lift with confirmation that the injuries suffered by Benoit Badiashile and Josh Acheampong are not as serious as initially feared.
Chelsea teenager Estevao Willian, alongside fellow Brazilians Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos, has made an electrifying start to life at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are facing a potential fitness concern for midfielder Enzo Fernandez ahead of their Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest on October 18, following a rescheduling of Argentina's friendly against Puerto Rico.
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer remains sidelined as the club continue to carefully manage his ongoing groin injury, which has restricted him to just four appearances this season.