And there’s more smart news for the Blues, as Edouard Mendy signed a contract, with an announcement scheduled for the morning.
Get all the latest gossip and updates below. . .
MORE ABOUT MENDY
Edouard Mendy’s announcement comes after a difficult start to the season for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Significantly, Chelsea said it would compete with Kepa and Willy Caballero for a place.
One member of the club said: “The Senegalese alien has signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge and will compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga and Willy Caballero for a starting spot between positions next season. “
Mendy said: “I am very excited to join Chelsea.
“It’s a dream for me to be part of this exciting team and paint with Frank Lampard and all his coaches.
“I can’t wait to meet my teammates and I can’t wait to get started. “
Break
Chelsea are signed by Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 24 September 2020
HE DID O-KAI
Here are Kai Havertz’s numbers of the night.
What about the 21-year-old.
VILLA EYE BLUES DUO
Aston Villa is a surprise loan for Ross Barkley or Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
The Chelsea duo will struggle to be part of Frank Lampard’s lineup this season with Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Mason Mount in front of them in the hierarchy.
Now, for The Telegraph, Villa’s boss, Dean Smith, is about to act.
Barkley would be the main target, however, Chelsea any potential club to pay their full salary of 120,000 euros in line with the week.
It is known whether the Blues expect the same kind of deal for Loftus-Cheek, who signed a new five-year contract earlier this year for a payment of 150,000 euros consistent with the week, adding bonuses.
GOOD MORNING BLUES FANS
Chelsea qualified for fifth Carabao Cup with a hard-hitting 6-0 win over Barnsley at Stamford Bridge last night.
Defenders Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell made their debut Frank Lampard.
But it was Kai Havertz who stole the screen with a brilliant hat-trick.
Tammy Abraham, Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud also starred in a fifth-round clash in front of fierce rivals Spurs and former boss Jose Mourinho.
Meanwhile, Edouard Mendy would have signed his contract with a Chelsea player.
Mohamed Bouhafsi says an agreement has been reached for the Rennes goalkeeper in spite of everything.
And the Blues will check On Mendy’s 22 million pounds.
Finally, Paris Saint-Germain would reach an agreement by Antonio Rudiger.
The German ruled outside last night’s squad after being ruled also after Liverpool’s defeat.
And with only two years left on his contract with Chelsea, Rudiger has a way out before next summer’s Euros.
Chelsea Chronicle tells PSG to tell him to upgrade Thiago Silva, who moved west of London with a loose move this summer.
VERDICT BY SIMON PHILLIPS
A harmful new Havertz-Abraham partnership is born for Chelsea!
After the arrival of several top-quality offensive talents at Chelsea over the summer, a penny to Tammy Abraham’s mind would have been interesting.
But in a genuine twist on this story that, of course, is still in their childhood, Abraham and Havertz began tonight an incredibly damaging offensive association in Barnsley’s 6-0 goal.
READ THE REST OF THE VERDICT HERE
SIMON PHILLIPS RATINGS
Kai Havertz has announced himself as Chelsea player with a Barnsley hat-trick in the Carabao Cup.
Frank Lampard defended himself against his opposition with a convincing 6-0 win at Stamford Bridge.
Tammy Abraham opened the scoring with Ross Barkley and an expired Olivier Giroud purpose that added the brilliant when the Blues entered the fourth round.
SEE CHELSEA PLAYERS’ RATINGS HERE
ON THE PATH OF RECOVERY
More news for Chelsea tonight.
Looks like a deal for Edouard Mendy is done!
But the official confirmation will have to wait until tomorrow . . .
– Mohamed Bouhafsi (@mohamedbouhafsi) 23 September 2020
FULL-TIME
Chelsea qualified for fifth carabao Cup with a 6-0 win over Barnsley.
Kai Havertz scored a hat-trick for a party boy.
Goals came from Tammy Abraham, Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud when Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell debuted.
READ OUR FULL REPORT HERE
We’re in the round , CHEBAR pic. twitter. com/j9wFXjGX7q
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 23 September 2020
KAI IN THE SKY
How great for Kai Havertz when he scores a SOMBRERO for Chelsea!
The Blues take Barnsley 5-0!
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? 5-0 ? [65 ‘] #CHEBAR pic. twitter. com/UWC28qHSSz
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 23 September 2020
To try
It’s Chelsea’s first purpose for Kai Havertz tonight!
The German released 2-0 at Barnsley after Tammy Abraham’s first match.
Chelsea seem to have the overall fit of this fourth round of the Carabao Cup at half-time.
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? 2-0 ? [28′] #CHEBAR pic. twitter. com/5hQ5It8MOH
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 23 September 2020
Start
He’s on Stamford Bridge.
Unfortunately, it’s not on TV.
But you can stay with him here at SunSport!
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– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 23 September 2020
TEAM NEWS
It’s a start for Thiago Silva, as Chelsea prepare to face Barnsley in tonight’s Fourth Round Carabao Cup match.
Kai Havertz remains in office after disappointing opposition to Liverpool on Sunday.
Meanwhile, there are FOUR academy men in the with Callum Hudson-Odoi, Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori joining Mason Mount.
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– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 23 September 2020
HACHE TO GRIND
Chelsea won a hit with youngsterSter Amourricho van Axel Dongen, who apparently rejected his advances to signal a new deal at Ajax.
Dutch journalist Mike Verweij says Van Axel Dongen is a target for Chelsea this summer after betting on Ajax’s youth team.
But the 15-year-old winger turned down interest in Stamford Bridge and signed for Ajax until 2023.
A MESSAGE FOR YOU RUDI
French PSG giants love disgraced Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, reportedly.
German is reportedly on Stamford Bridge and Paris Saint-Germain is on loan, according to The Chelsea Chronicle.
Rudiger is believed to have been ruled by tonight’s EFL Cup match against Barnsley and it looks like his in London is coming to an end.
And now, with obvious interest from France, a way out has opened.
WERNER’S REVELATION
Timo Werner admitted that he hesitated to sign for Chelsea after the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
The German striker turned down a large number of major European clubs to seal a million-pound move from RB Leipzig to the Blues in June.
Bundesliga champion Bayern and Chelsea rivals Liverpool were very connected to the 24-year-old before Frank Lampard sold him a season at Stamford Bridge.
However, the striker admitted that Lamps’ efforts were in vain after witnessing the Blues’ humiliating departure from the Champions League.
He told Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk: “It would be a lie if it weren’t.
Chelsea’s 3-0 home defeat in the first leg against Bayern had not justified going to London.
“I have to say it openly, because with Leipzig we have played very smart and closed matches against Bayern. “
RUDIGER READY TO GO
Antonio Rudiger is about to leave Chelsea after being out of the team to play at Barnsley tonight, according to reports.
The German’s position in the squad is uncertain, with Chelsea with an inflated list of power plants following the arrival of Thiago Silva.
Now the Daily Mail says it would possibly be about to leave Stamford Bridge.
But it is not yet clear where it would happen and what its value would be.
– Sami Mokbel (SamiMokbel81_DM) 23 September 2020
CREATIVE CONOR
Chelsea player Conor Gallagher said he thinks he can “express himself” in West Brom and be on the hunt for challenge.
He spoke after making his EFL Cup debut last night opposite Brentford, who saw him score a cheeky pen in the penalty shootout.
He said: “The main purpose for me after last season of playing in the Premier League and West Brom is the right team for me. I feel like I can explain it here.
“I can show West Brom and Chelsea what I can do. I’m overexcited. I want to create opportunities and score goals.
“I was disappointed I hadn’t done more against Brentford, I felt I could have scored a goal, but it’s about being in the right position.
“It’s the final product I want now, and I think I can do it and give a lot to the team. “
IR CHO
Frank Lampard asked Callum Hudson-Odoi to “grow back” amid rumors that the extreme young man is frustrated by his lack of time to gamble.
The 19-year-old is expected to look the opposite night of Barnsley in the Carabao Cup and his coach has encouraged him to take the bull by the horns.
He said: “You have to show every minute, in and out of the ball, what you can do for the team and during the minute is Callum’s position. “
“He made an early breakthrough in his career because of his talent, he had an injury and now I’ll see him bloom again. “
– Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) 23 September 2020
BEFORE TRAINING
Timo Werner and Kai Havertz were seen together in London.
The pair had a 4-4 boost through Chelsea’s striker before facing Barnsley tonight in the Carabao Cup.
They were smiling for a selfie with a fan leaving in the vehicle.
I participated in that.
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says Petr Cech had influenced the imminent signing of Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
The 28-year-old is expected to be the Blues’ seventh summer recruit after completing his medical exam this week.
Senegalese foreigner Mendy is expected to sign a five-year contract in which he will challenge Kepa Arrizabalaga for first place at Stamford Bridge.
He said: “Petr vital in this regard because the goalkeeper is a very special position.
“Petr Cech has been in the world in this position for a long time, so he evidently had something to say in this situation.
“From my point of view, I rely a lot on him when it comes to maintaining goals today and in the future. So yes, he’s very influential.
KO INCOME
Football enthusiasts were affected Tuesday after the government announced that it had halted plans to allow enthusiasts to return to stadiums to the spread of coronavirus.
And they show that existing Premier League groups have won 692. 5 million pounds in their home games alone in 2018-19.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham have raised more than 80 million pounds this season in home games.
The Gunners have earned 96. 2 million pounds in Emirates matches, while the Reds and Spurs have pocketed 84. 2 million pounds and 81. 7 million pounds respectively.
Chelsea (66. 6 million pounds) and Manchester City (56 million pounds) were the other two groups that earned more than 50 million pounds on the day’s revenue two seasons ago.
READY TO BUY?
Bayern Munich are expected to make a loan offer for Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to reports.
The German club has just finished its hat-trick last season and needs Chelsea’s winger after it reportedly discussed it through Bayern’s own players.
Hansi Flick’s team has discovered a replacement for Ivan Perisic at Leroy Sane, but he also needs Hudson-Odoi in his attack squad after Philippe Coutinho returned to Barcelona.
Bayern put the chips aside for a permanent contract with Hudson-Odoi 18 months ago, when they struggled to get into the Blues’ first team, Maurizio Sarri, before signing a long-term contract with Chelsea.
Munich sees the player as a realistic target after so many paintings about the transfer, according to the Telegraph.
Sensation grinder
Chelsea enthusiasts love Conor Gallagher’s drawers after he tried, and scored, a Panenka penalty for West Brom last night.
West Brom lost 5-4 for the consequences to Brentford after betting a 2–2 draw with the General Circumstances of the Bees.
Each penalty changed in any respect before Grady Diangana’s effort failed.
But 20-year-old Blues Loanee Gallagher inspired the Baggies in midfield after Hal Robson-Kanu started.
XI PREDICTION
Chelsea will be on the hunt for their defeat to Liverpool when they face Barnsley.
Les Bleus will host the Championships of the 3rd Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
Frank Lampard seems ready to replace his team after his disastrous opposition to Liverpool.
This is how SunSport expects the team to line up . . .
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