Chelsea will be in the race for one of the most sought after players on the transfer market in 2026, according to respected reporter David Ornstein.
Rosenior sends message to Chelsea supporters before first game
New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior appealed to supporters’ patience ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup clash with Charlton.
The former Derby and Hull manager acknowledged that there was work to do if he wishes one day to be talked about in the same breath as Premier League title-winning bosses Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Antonio Conte.
“Jose Mourinho said it took him years to become an overnight success,” said Rosenior. “It’s the same for anyone. You’re not a name until you become a name.
“I look at some coaches who are considered world class now, they were given an opportunity. They took the opportunity.
“I’m in a fantastically privileged situation that I’m going to do my very, very best to take advantage of. Judge what you see, don’t judge what you hear.
“Judge what you see on the pitch. Don’t even judge my press conference, I’m just being myself. Give myself, my staff and my players the chance to prove that we’re worthy.
“Judge us and be fair. If the performances aren’t good enough, I’ll be the first one to say. I’ll hold my hands up.”
BlueCo are expected to support their manager in the transfer market, having signed him to a six-and-a-half-year deal, with links already popping up to young talents like Konstantinos Karetsas, who could be Rosenior’s very own Estevao.
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Ornstein: Chelsea in the mix for Elliot Anderson
Indeed, Ornstein has now provided supporters with an encouraging update over one of the biggest deals of the year. According to The Athletic reporter, the Blues are one of the clubs with a chance to sign Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson this summer, who he says could cost between £80m and £100m.
“All the top clubs like and him most of them will be in the mix,” he said, before confirming: “I heard Chelsea at one point.”
While the reporter suggests Forest are unlikely to cash in this month and Chelsea may have to wait until the summer, Anderson was one of the breakout stars of 2025, and has the backing of none other than Blues captain Reece James.
“He is a phenomenal player. He fully deserves to be here, and he showed that with his performance today,” James said during the September international break.
“I have played against him and I can see what he can do in the Premier League, the toughest league in the world. I thought his call-up would come sooner.”