Chelsea announce deal for attacker, Green light given for Chelsea deal to happen, Blues favourites sign midfielder

Ornstein was asked to speak about the likelihood of United star Marcus Rashford leaving the club, before issuing an update on Mainoo’s contract situation – with his current terms running until 2027.

He said on NBC on Sunday: “If a departure is going to happen [for Rashford], a sale in particular, maybe it’s more likely in the summer, but it would represent pure profit, something we hear about so much, because he was an academy graduate. In the same way that Kobbie Mainoo might be, he’s out of contract in 2027 – no news on a new deal.

‘Alejandro Garnacho too, I don’t think anybody in that bracket is off the table.”

REITAN DEAL DONE

CHELSEA have officially announced that an option to extend Guro Reiten’s contract until 2026 has been triggered and the 50 goals star will stay at the club

The Blues posted on the club website: ‘Since joining from LSK Kvinner in her native Norway in 2019, the 30-year-old has established herself as a key component to the Blues’ success. She has played a pivotal role in helping the club win five Women’s Super League titles, three FA Cups, two League Cups, and the Community Shield.

‘A versatile left-footed player, Reiten has made 177 appearances for Chelsea to date and recently surpassed 50 goals scored, reaching the milestone in a UEFA Champions League match against FC Twente.

‘Reiten is the third top goalscorer in our current squad and our fifth all-time top scorer in the WSL with 35 goals in 102 appearances, having recently reached the century landmark against Manchester United in November 2024.

‘Last season, she enjoyed a strong end to the campaign as the Blues lifted a fifth consecutive league trophy. A standout display against Bristol City saw Reiten score four goals in an emphatic 8-0 win, a victory which helped put the club in pole position to retain our WSL title.

‘The Norway international’s contributions on the pitch have been acknowledged with a number of individual accolades since her move to London.

‘In 2022, she won the Norwegian Golden Ball and was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons, while also being nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or.

‘This season, Reiten won November’s WSL Player of the Month award and was also included in the 77-player shortlist for The Best FIFA Women’s XI.

‘On the international stage, Reiten has represented her country at two European Championships and two World Cups. She has scored 21 goals for Norway – who she has also captained on several occasions – and is closing in on 100 appearances.

‘Everyone at CHELSEA wishes to congratulate Guro and we look forward to seeing her continue to thrive in blue.’

NKUNKU FREE TO LEAVE

Fresh reports have claimed Christopher Nkunku us ready to leave CHELSEA this January window, and the Blues are ready to let the star leave the club.

With his Premier League minutes being limited by Enzo Maresca, there has been some shock reports in the media which have claimed that a move to Man United could be on the cards, as the Red Devils are reportedly interested in a deal for the French star.

But now, According to The Telegraph., forward Christopher Nkunku is keen to leave Stamford Bridge during the current transfer window, and is being linked with a number of clubs.

However – amid all the speculation, pundit Jamie O’Hara recently claimed that the club should look to keep hold of Nkunku – he recently  told  Grosvenor Sport. ‘He’s a top player and they can’t be getting rid of him in January.

‘I don’t know what he’s moaning about to be honest – I know he’s not playing week in and week out in the Premier League, but that’s fair play to the likes of Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer.

‘Nkunku just has to deal with it – he was injured all of last season and has come back this year, so he needs to fight his way back into the team.

‘Chelsea are doing well and are in a good place at the moment, so Nkunku just needs to accept it and fight for his position.

‘Big clubs need top players in every position, so I can’t see CHELSEA cashing in on him. Manchester City have top players in every area twice over, so if Chelsea want to get to that kind of level, then stuff like this is just part and parcel of being successful.’

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