David Datro Fofana is a forgotten man at Chelsea, having not played a game for the first team since 2023. Since signing from Molde in January 2023, Fofana has made only three appearances for the club. His chances of featuring for Chelsea ever again have depleted even further, given the summer arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.

Enzo Maresca has held fresh talks with Christopher Nkunku in a bid to convince the misfiring Chelsea forward to stay at Stamford Bridge. Nkunku was expected to be sold by Chelsea following another disappointing season at the Premier League club.