Chelsea are looking at possible solutions after frustrated forward Joao Felix asked to leave Stamford Bridge before the transfer deadline. Blues fans were excited by the return of Felix after his brief but bright loan spell at the club in the second-half of the 2022-23 season.

Manchester City earned a vital 3-1 win over Chelsea in matchweek 23 of the Premier League 2024/25 season at the Etihad. A mistake from City's new defensive recruit, Abdukodir Khusanov, handed Chelsea a third-minute goal, scored via Noni Madueke. Three minutes ahead of half-time, Josko Gvardiol scored the equalizer.

Chelsea have been told they must sign a striker in the summer if they want to challenge for the Premier League title. Nicolas Jackson is currently Enzo Maresca's first-choice frontman, with the 23-year-old scoring nine goals this season.