Chelsea

Chelsea will look to stay within reach of the pack of the clubs currently leading the Premier League when the Blues travel to St. Mary's to take on ...

That leaves the Chelsea midfield again in flux, as Tuchel looks to find a partner for Jorginho in the middle. He's dispossessed at first, but the ball sticks in the ground, and Sterling recovers to hit the loose ball home. It's an incredible accomplishment to stay with a top club that long, and the Spaniard earns yet another milestone appearances with today's spot-start in place of Reece James. The England international chooses to go by himself, and his hesitation sees Bella-Kotchap produce a stunning tackle to keep Sterling from even having a hit. The Southampton defense is carved to pieces by Mount and Havertz, with the former finding Sterling at the top edge of the six-yard box. Sterling wins a foul and makes his way gingerly to his feet, but there's no further punishment for the Saints captain. Azpilicueta puts a dangerous change out for a corner, and Saints take advantage of the set-piece. On the first, he nips the ball off Azpilicueta but fails to take the split-second shot, and his pull-back for arriving reinforcements is blocked. Armstrong is left all along in the center of the 18-yard box, and his finish is a simple one as he collects the cross from Perraud and deposits it moments before halftime. He's positioned on the line next to Mendy, and he stops a free header to Salisu. 56th min: Chelsea want a penalty as Perraud brings down Sterling in the penalty area, but Michael Oliver waves play on. Ziyech is fouled by Djepo on the touchline to give the Blues a free-kick.

Chelsea have loaned winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen for the rest of the season, it was announced on Tuesday.

"This will give our attacking game another special component. - "He has everything to be able to help us immediately," he said.

Chelsea are in advanced talks with RB Leipzig over a deal which would see Josko Gvardiol join the club next summer.

Discussions have also featured Marcos Alonso, who wants to join the Catalan club and has agreed personal terms. Wout Faes is in line to join Leicester from Reims to replace Fofana. Gvardiol, who joined Leipzig from Dinamo Zagreb in 2020, can also fill in at left-back.

Chelsea travel to Southampton on Tuesday hoping to record back-to-back victories for the first time in the Premier League this season.

Cucurella jumps with his elbow and catches Bella-Kotchap in the eye. Just like many of the Saints players out there, Adams has been terrific tonight. They're trying to get it into the box but can't quite find a man in blue. Saints are playing with confidence and putting on an impressive defensive display. They've also done it the hard way after going a goal down early in the first half but they responded brilliantly and have taken the three points. We know how hard the Premier League is but if you work hard and take your chances and that is what we did tonight. We dug deep tonight. Southampton's Adam Armstrong, speaking to BT Sport: "We knew it would be a tough night tonight. •1h ago Ward-Prowse sprinting 70 yards in the final minute to close the ball down typified it. From the 1st minute to the 95th, They did not stop. Southampton pulled off an impressive defensive display to hang onto their first win at home this season.

Pulisic, who signed with Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund in 2019, had reportedly grown frustrated with his lack of playing time in recent months under manager ...

Pulisic’s contract with Chelsea runs for at least another two years and he was reportedly willing to extend his deal if it increased the chances of a loan taking place. The club was made aware of Pulisic’s frustrations and was willing to listen to loan offers, with the understanding that Manchester United was the 23-year-old’s preferred destination, according to Mitten. According to Tenorio, Pulisic is understood to be disappointed in the decision.

Christian Pulisic is increasingly likely to stay at Chelsea as they are reluctant to lose him before the transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN.

[Callum Hudson-Odoi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/261419/Callum-Hudson-Odoi) left [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) to [join ](/football/soccer-transfers/story/4733851/chelsea-loan-callum-hudson-odoi-to-bayer-leverkusen-for-the-season) [Bayer Leverkusen](/soccer/team?id=131) [ on loan until the end of the season](/football/soccer-transfers/story/4733851/chelsea-loan-callum-hudson-odoi-to-bayer-leverkusen-for-the-season) while [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/176733/Hakim-Ziyech) is also in talks to leave, with Ajax hopeful of completing a deal. [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) centre-back [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana) before Thursday's deadline for a fee in the region of £75m. [Timo Werner](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/191088/Timo-Werner)'s and [Romelu Lukaku](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/139437/Romelu-Lukaku)'s departures to [RB Leipzig](/soccer/team?id=11420) and [Inter Milan](/soccer/team?id=110), respectively -- the latter on loan -- Chelsea are not prepared to let Hudson-Odoi, Ziyech and Pulisic all leave in the same window unless they sign at least two new players this week. [Anthony Gordon](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/268782/Anthony-Gordon), but [Everton](/football/team/_/id/368/everton) have rejected [ at least two offers from Tuchel's side](/football/soccer-transfers/story/4723651/chelseas-improved-45m-bid-for-anthony-gordon-rejected-by-everton-sources). [Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83) over striker [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/122260/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang). [Christian Pulisic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/225607/Christian-Pulisic) is increasingly likely to stay at [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363), as the club are reluctant to sanction a move for the [United States](/soccer/team?id=660) international amid a frantic end to the transfer window, sources have told ESPN.