Chelsea are hoping to offload 21-year-old Ivory Coast forward David Datro Fofana to Greek club AEK Athens – the transfer window in Greece is open until Wednesday. (The Athletic – subscription required), external
Tensions between the owners at Chelsea may raise major question marks on the club’s ability to do business in the January transfer window. (Football Insider), external
Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to be confirmed as the new USA manager after a meeting with US soccer chiefs. (Mail), external
Sporting and Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres is unlikely to move in the January window, despite interest from Chelsea and Arsenal, as he is settled in Portugal. (Football Insider), external
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel tried to convince Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen to join the Blues, before his summer loan switch from Napoli to Galatasaray. (Talksport), external
