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The sporting director, in brief

Chelsea are in the Premier League table.

Chelsea have points.

Chelsea's next league match is Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur on .

Our forecast gives Chelsea a chance of winning against Tottenham Hotspur.

01 · club

Club & Tactics

“How are Chelsea doing this season, and how do they play under their head coach?”

Chelsea are in the Premier League table.

Chelsea have points.

Chelsea have scored league goals.

Chelsea have conceded league goals.

Chelsea's most recent league results read .

Chelsea's Elo rating is .

Xabi Alonso has been Chelsea's head coach since .

Xabi Alonso's style profile covers Premier League matches.

Teams under Alonso have taken of the threat in their matches, more territorial than average.

Teams under Alonso average defensive actions per match, less active without the ball than average.

02 · match

Next Match

“What should Chelsea expect from their next league match?”

Chelsea's next league match is Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur on .

Our forecast gives Chelsea a chance of winning against Tottenham Hotspur.

Our forecast gives Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur a chance of ending in a draw.

Our forecast gives Tottenham Hotspur a chance of winning against Chelsea.

We expect Chelsea to score goals against Tottenham Hotspur.

We expect Tottenham Hotspur to score goals against Chelsea.

Chelsea's Elo rating is .

Tottenham Hotspur's Elo rating is .

03 · lineup

Predicted XI

“What is Chelsea's predicted lineup for the next match?”

We expect Chelsea to line up in a for the next match.

Predicted to start: Mike Penders at .

Predicted to start: Levi Samuels Colwill at .

Predicted to start: Maxence Lacroix at .

Predicted to start: Josh Acheampong at .

Predicted to start: Pep Chavarría at .

Predicted to start: Moisés Caicedo Corozo at .

Predicted to start: Jordan Henderson at .

Predicted to start: Cole Palmer at .

Predicted to start: Pedro Lomba Neto at .

Predicted to start: Morgan Rogers at .

Predicted to start: João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus at .

04 · news

Team News

“Who is unavailable for Chelsea, and what is the latest news?”

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05 · transfer

Transfers & Values

“Which Chelsea players could be sold, and what are the key players worth?”

We estimate Levi Samuels Colwill's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Roméo Lavia's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Cole Palmer's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

Transfermarkt values Mike Penders at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Mike Penders is (likely between and ), above his market value.

Transfermarkt values Reece James at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Reece James is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

Transfermarkt values Malo Gusto at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Malo Gusto is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

According to The Guardian, Malo Gusto has been linked with a move away from Chelsea.[The Guardian]

06 · scout

Recruitment

“Where should Chelsea strengthen, and who fits?”

Chelsea's biggest squad need is .

Counted by where they start, Chelsea's options for central midfield add up to players, leaving veterans aside.

A squad carries players for central midfield.

Chelsea's best option for central midfield is .

The last of Chelsea's regular starters at central midfield is .

The last of Chelsea's regular starters at central midfield averages league goals and assists per full match.

The last of Chelsea's regular starters at central midfield has a market value of .

Chelsea's best option for central midfield has a market value of .

At the squads closest to Chelsea in strength, the best option for central midfield is typically worth .

The style figures for Chelsea's Cole Palmer are from .

Chelsea's Cole Palmer is measured against .

Cole Palmer plays as a for Chelsea.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer is in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for chances created.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer is in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for shots.

For interceptions, Chelsea's Cole Palmer ranks ahead of only of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues.

For tackles, Chelsea's Cole Palmer ranks ahead of only of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues.

Dream target: Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), who is years old.

Matheus Cunha plays for .

Matheus Cunha averages league goals per full match.

Matheus Cunha averages league assists per full match.

Matheus Cunha has more league goals and assists per full match than of players at his position in his league.

Matheus Cunha's comparison is within .

Matheus Cunha's stronger foot is his .

Matheus Cunha stands centimetres tall.

Matheus Cunha has won international caps.

Matheus Cunha starts at .

In the matches on record for the past year, Matheus Cunha played minutes.

Linked in the press · most credible and most reported first · rumours, not facts · how sources compare

Eduardo Camavinga · Real Madrid
Chelsea have been linked with Eduardo Camavinga. The Guardian
Source
The Rumour Mill's own round-up:
Heat
independent outlet, reports since (The Guardian)
Reality
We put this move at in a window (Real Madrid selling him , Chelsea the buyer if he goes ). months left on his contract. Real Madrid have sold players for a fee since .
Track record
- : the same source linked Tylel Tati with Chelsea; he .
- : the same source linked Raheem Sterling with Chelsea; he .
Alex Scott · AFC Bournemouth
Chelsea have been linked with Alex Scott. The Guardian
Source
The Rumour Mill's own round-up:
Heat
independent outlet, reports since (The Guardian)
Reality
We put this move at in a window (AFC Bournemouth selling him , Chelsea the buyer if he goes ). months left on his contract. AFC Bournemouth have sold players for a fee since .
Track record
- : the same source linked Tylel Tati with Chelsea; he .
- : the same source linked Eduardo Camavinga with Chelsea; he .
Lamine Camara · AS Monaco
Chelsea have been linked with Lamine Camara. The Guardian
Source
The Rumour Mill's own round-up:
Heat
independent outlet, reports since (The Guardian)
Reality
We put this move at in a window (AS Monaco selling him , Chelsea the buyer if he goes ). months left on his contract. AS Monaco have sold players for a fee since .
Track record
- : the same source linked Tylel Tati with Chelsea; he .
- : the same source linked Eduardo Camavinga with Chelsea; he .

Biggest need: central midfield

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Matheus Cunha
Club
Manchester United
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays attacking midfield, centre-forward · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · In style he is in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for dribbles completed, the top for shots and the top for fouls won ( league season). Next to Cole Palmer, the last of Chelsea's regular starters there (a creative midfielder), he would add duels contested: he is ahead of of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for it, Cole Palmer ahead of . The most valuable regular starter we found at central midfield. We expect him to play of Chelsea's minutes. Market value .
Kobbie Mainoo
Club
Manchester United
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A ball-winning midfielder: in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for dribbles completed and the top for duels contested ( league season). Next to Cole Palmer, the last of Chelsea's regular starters there (a creative midfielder), he would add duels contested: he is ahead of of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for it, Cole Palmer ahead of . The second most valuable regular starter we found at central midfield. We expect him to play of Chelsea's minutes. Market value .
Alexis Mac Allister
Club
Liverpool FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · In style he is in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for tackles, the top for duels contested and the top for chances created ( league season). Next to Cole Palmer, the last of Chelsea's regular starters there (a creative midfielder), he would add tackles: he is ahead of of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for it, Cole Palmer ahead of . Closest in style: Urko González and Y. Ayari. The third most valuable regular starter we found at central midfield. We expect him to play of Chelsea's minutes. Market value .

Hidden gems · young, rising

Lennart Karl
Club
Bayern Munich
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays attacking midfield, right winger · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Bundesliga. That is more than Cole Palmer, the last of Chelsea's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. Aged and already a regular ( of Bayern Munich's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Club
Paris Saint-Germain
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, right-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Ligue 1. He would compete with Cole Palmer () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Paris Saint-Germain's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Arda Güler
Club
Real Madrid
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays attacking midfield, central midfield, right winger · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in La Liga. He would compete with Cole Palmer () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Real Madrid's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Second need: goalkeeper

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Gianluigi Donnarumma
Club
Manchester City
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A regular: minutes for Manchester City in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Mike Penders () for a starting place. The most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Chelsea's minutes. Market value .
Joan García
Club
FC Barcelona
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for FC Barcelona in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Mike Penders () for a starting place. The second most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Chelsea's minutes. Market value .
Bart Verbruggen
Club
Brighton & Hove Albion
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · A regular: minutes for Brighton & Hove Albion in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Mike Penders () for a starting place. The third most valuable regular starter we found at goalkeeper. We expect him to play of Chelsea's minutes. Market value .

Realistic targets · gettable

Robin Risser
Club
RC Lens
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm
Why · A regular: minutes for RC Lens in the past year's matches on record. That is more than Mike Penders, the last of Chelsea's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. A move that can happen: RC Lens sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Chelsea. The likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Anatoliy Trubin
Club
SL Benfica
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for SL Benfica in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Mike Penders () for a starting place. A move that can happen: SL Benfica sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Chelsea. The second likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Diogo Costa
Club
FC Porto
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · A regular: minutes for FC Porto in the past year's matches on record, and international caps. He would compete with Mike Penders () for a starting place. A move that can happen: FC Porto sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Chelsea. The third likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).

Hidden gems · young, rising

Guillaume Restes
Club
FC Toulouse
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Mike Penders () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of FC Toulouse's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Jonas Urbig
Club
Bayern Munich
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · two-footed · cm
Why · He would compete with Mike Penders () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Bayern Munich's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Matthieu Epolo
Club
Standard Liège
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays goalkeeper · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Mike Penders () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Standard Liège's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Price is our fair fee for Chelsea today; the likely range is where most fees for players like him have landed. Wages are not shown: no free source publishes them.

Injury risk is rated for players in Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1; Eredivisie has too little injury data to rate; other leagues have none.

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Matheus Cunha has [number] months left on his contract. — only one source so far