{"id":2070,"date":"2026-01-16T08:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/transfer-rumors-news-chelsea-to-sign-new-center-back-for-rosenior\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T08:35:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:35:12","slug":"transfer-rumors-news-chelsea-to-sign-new-center-back-for-rosenior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/transfer-rumors-news-chelsea-to-sign-new-center-back-for-rosenior\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to sign new center back for Rosenior"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-meta\"><span class=\"timestamp \">Jan 15, 2026, 02:49 PM ET<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Chelsea plan to back Liam Rosenior with a new center back in January, while Atl\u00e9tico Madrid could replace <strong>Conor Gallagher<\/strong> with Wolves&#8217; Jo\u00e3o Gomes.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transfers home page | Men&#8217;s winter grades | Women&#8217;s grades<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>TRANSFERS TO WATCH<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flourish-embed flourish-table\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/47617386\/visualisation\/27077905?2490397\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/27077905\/thumbnail\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"table visualization\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<h2>TRENDING RUMORS<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0115%2Fr1601034_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0115%2Fr1601034_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0115%2Fr1601034_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0115%2Fr1601034_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img class=\" lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"photoCaption\">Liam Rosenior will be on the sideline for his first Premier League match as Chelsea head coach on Saturday vs. Brentford.\u00a0<cite>Justin Setterfield\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8211; Chelsea plan to make a January move for a center back in support of new head coach Liam Rosenior, according to the Telegraph&#8217;s Matt Law. Previous coach Enzo Maresca reportedly petitioned for a new player at the position last summer, but his request was denied. The Blues also aim to add a midfielder and an attacker in the summer but are open to opportunities in this month&#8217;s window. Rennes&#8217; <strong>J\u00e9r\u00e9my Jacquet<\/strong> and Como&#8217;s <strong>Jacobo Ram\u00f3n<\/strong> are among the potential center-back targets.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Atl\u00e9tico Madrid are set to rival Manchester United and Napoli for <strong>Jo\u00e3o Gomes<\/strong>&#8216; signature, sources have told ESPN Brasil. The Wolves playmaker is expected to be on the move in the summer, as his side, who are rock bottom in the Premier League, brace for relegation. Atl\u00e9tico are looking for a new central midfielder following the exit of <strong>Conor Gallagher<\/strong>, who joined Tottenham for a reported \u00a335 million. As such, the Spanish club has the financial means to fund a move for Gomes, and they could make their move for the player this month.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Chelsea midfielder <strong>Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> is on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain, L&#8217;Equipe reports. Chelsea have been in a period of upheaval recently with the exit of manager Enzo Maresca and the hiring of Liam Rosenior, and PSG are rumored to have spotted an opportunity. Fern\u00e1ndez has made 145 appearances for Chelsea since joining in a blockbuster \u20ac121 million deal. However, PSG will not pursue a deal in this window.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline editorial float-r\" data-behavior=\"article_related\">\n<h2 class=\"editorial-title\">Editor&#8217;s Picks<\/h2>\n<p>2 Related<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8211; Bournemouth have funds available after <strong>Antoine Semenyo<\/strong> joined Manchester City, and sources told ESPN Brasil that they have entered the race to sign teenage Vasco da Gama striker <strong>Rayan<\/strong>. Sources have told ESPN that the Brazilian outfit has set a \u20ac50 million asking price for Rayan, and the Cherries are prepared to offer \u20ac35 million.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Manchester United and Manchester City are &#8220;keeping close tabs&#8221; on Bournemouth star <strong>Alex Scott<\/strong>, according to TeamTalk. With just over two years left on his contract, the 22-year-old may be available for a cut-price deal in the summer.  Aston Villa and Tottenham are also monitoring his development &#8212; although the latter&#8217;s signing of Gallagher could change their plans. Bournemouth are aware of interest from elsewhere and are set to offer the player a new contract.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Everton have submitted a \u20ac20 million bid for Fenerbah\u00e7e forward <strong>Youssef En-Nesyri<\/strong>, Fabrizio Romano has revealed. Negotiations are already underway between the two clubs, with the Toffees keen to bolster their forward line before the transfer window shuts. En-Nesyri, 28, has also attracted attention from Nottingham Forest this month, although Olympiacos&#8217; <strong>Mehdi Taremi<\/strong> has since emerged as their leading striker target, as per The Athletic.<\/p>\n<h2>DONE DEALS<\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; West Ham Women have signed <strong>Amber Tysiak<\/strong> from Union Berlin for an undisclosed fee.<\/p>\n<h2>EXPERT TAKE<\/h2>\n<p>ESPN&#8217;s resident scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen outlines seven players who would be great signings for any club this month. Here is his take on 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger <strong>Yan Diomande<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Diomande&#8217;s first season at Leipzig has marked him out as one of the most eye-catching young attackers in Europe, and he is a natural target for the big spending teams. Deployed on both wings, Diomande&#8217;s impact is mainly seen from his ability to drive forward from wide areas.<\/p>\n<p>He is particularly effective when moving inside, where his quick changes of direction, excellent balance, admirable determination, lightning-quick first step and close control make him difficult for markers to get to grips with.<\/p>\n<p>Although the defensive side of his game remains a work in progress, the scale of his breakthrough has already drawn sustained attention from some of the biggest clubs, with Bayern Munich reported to be in the running. Though his transfer fee is likely to be around \u20ac80 million.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>OTHER RUMORS<\/h2>\n<div data-behavior=\"video_scroll\" class=\"contentItem__content contentItem__content--media-card contentItem__content--fullWidth contentItem__content--inline\">\n<figure data-video=\"watch,640,360,47618662\" data-cerebro-id=\"6968eba37533d27985a6fe26\" data-title=\"Would Chelsea's Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez be a smart signing for PSG?\" class=\"media-wrapper_image video\" data-source=\"espn\"><picture class=\"media-wrapper_image\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2026%2F0115%2Fdm_260115_Would_Chelseas_Enzo_Fernandez_be_a_smart_signing_for_PSG%2Fdm_260115_Would_Chelseas_Enzo_Fernandez_be_a_smart_signing_for_PSG.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;h=360&amp;cquality=80&amp;format=jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2026%2F0115%2Fdm_260115_Would_Chelseas_Enzo_Fernandez_be_a_smart_signing_for_PSG%2Fdm_260115_Would_Chelseas_Enzo_Fernandez_be_a_smart_signing_for_PSG.jpg&amp;w=335&amp;cquality=80, https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2026%2F0115%2Fdm_260115_Would_Chelseas_Enzo_Fernandez_be_a_smart_signing_for_PSG%2Fdm_260115_Would_Chelseas_Enzo_Fernandez_be_a_smart_signing_for_PSG.jpg&amp;w=670&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img class=\" lazyload lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><span class=\"video-play-button\" data-id=\"47618662\">play<\/span><figcaption class=\"media-caption\">\n<p>1:50<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"contentItem__contentWrapper\">\n<p>Would Chelsea&#8217;s Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez be a smart signing for PSG?<\/p>\n<p class=\"contentItem__subhead\">Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe discuss PSG&#8217;s reported interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8211; Santos full back <strong>Souza<\/strong> is expected to undergo a medical at Tottenham on Thursday ahead of his \u00a313m move to the club. (Sky Sports)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; FootballLondon report that Arsenal consider <strong>Ethan Nwaneri<\/strong> unavailable for loan this month. West Ham and Bournemouth have been linked with the talented young midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Brentford are closing in on a deal to sign Lazio&#8217;s <strong>Matteo Cancellieri<\/strong>. A fee in the region of \u20ac18 million is expected to be finalised on Thursday. (La Gazzetta Dello Sport)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Crystal Palace are in talks with Angers over a permanent deal for attacker <strong>Sidiki Cherif<\/strong>. (Sky Sports)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Wolves midfielder <strong>Marshall Munetsi<\/strong> is set to join Paris FC on loan until the end of the season. The Zimbabwe international is no longer in Wolves manager Rob Edwards&#8217; plans. (L&#8217;Equipe)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Everton, Werder Bremen and Ajax are &#8220;closely monitoring&#8221; the situation of Shakhtar Donetsk full-back <strong>Yukhym Konoplya<\/strong>, who is set to become a free agent this summer. Bremen have already held talks with the 26-year-old. (Sky Germany)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Andreas Skov Olsen<\/strong>&#8216;s loan move to Rangers is a &#8220;done deal&#8221; after a total agreement was reached with Wolfsburg. A medical is scheduled to take place in Glasgow on Thursday. (Sky Germany)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline float-r inline-track\">\n<h2 class=\"img-title\">All of ESPN. All in one place.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"imageLoaded\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/photo\/2025\/0813\/r1531432_1296x729_16-9.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Watch your favorite events in the newly enhanced ESPN App. Learn more about what plan is right for you. <b>Sign Up Now<\/b><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8211; Negotiations between PSG and <strong>Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9<\/strong> over a new contract are still at the initial stages, with no formal proposal on the table just yet. (Fabrizio Romano)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Celtic, Royal Antwerp and Derby County have all expressed an interest in signing <strong>David Datro Fofana<\/strong>, who is expected to leave Chelsea permanently this month. (Fabrizio Romano)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Inter Milan are closing in on a deal to sign Hajduk Split defender <strong>Branimir Mla\u010di\u0107<\/strong> for around \u20ac5 million. (Fabrizio Romano)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; There is no break clause in <strong>Oleksandr Zinchenko<\/strong>&#8216;s Nottingham Forest loan, despite recent reports that the full-back could be sent back to Arsenal. (The Sun)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Galatasaray are prepared to offer <strong>Youssouf Fofana<\/strong> a \u20ac5 million per year contract to try and lure the midfielder away from AC Milan. (Nicolo Schira)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Portland Timbers are in talks to sign winger <strong>Javair\u01d2 Dilrosun<\/strong>, who spent time on loan at LAFC last season. (Tom Bogert)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Houston Dynamo are closing in on a deal to sign Polish international <strong>Mateusz Bogusz<\/strong> from Cruz Azul. (Tom Bogert)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; FC K\u00f6ln are interested in signing Sunderland midfielder <strong>Dan Neil<\/strong> on a free transfer at the end of the season. 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