Chelsea FC Archives: 01/2026

Former Gunner Raheem Sterling has officially left Chelsea, with the two parties reaching a mutual agreement for his departure ahead of the end of the January transfer window.

Chelsea have held talks with Rennes over Jeremy Jacquet, a defender Arsenal have been tracking, with the French club demanding more than £50m.

Noni Madueke said Arsenal “weren’t clinical enough” after the 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest, with Inter Milan next in the Champions League.

Chelsea are set to make late calls on key trio Cole Palmer, Reece James, and Malo Gusto for Wednesday night’s League Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal.

Former Gunner Raheem Sterling is leaning towards joining Fulham from Chelsea this month, but he’s open to moves outside of London, according to reports.

Arsenal lost fewer Premier League games than any other side in 2025, finishing level on points with Manchester City but second on goal difference.

Moises Caicedo picked up his third suspension of the season earlier this week, and he’ll now miss Chelsea’s match against Manchester City this weekend.

Enzo Maresca has left Chelsea, ahead of their games against Manchester City and Arsenal over the coming fortnight.