On this day in 2021, Thierry Small became the Blues' youngest-ever player before he ripped up his contract and joined Southampton

Chelsea are still expecting several players to leave before the transfer window slams shut, with Enzo Maresca willing to sanction a mini-exodus.

Real Madrid were placed at the top, credited with being the first club to generate more than one billion Euros in a year. Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain, Manchester United and Bayern Munich completed the top five. With revenue of 217m Euros, Deloitte placed Everton at 27th, some 50m Euros off Lyon and a place in the top 20.

With time running out in the transfer window, Chelsea’s activity underscores their attempt to balance squad depth with Enzo Maresca’s vision. Whether players like Chilwell and Chukwuemeka thrive elsewhere or remain trapped in limbo remains to be seen.

Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for the French forward but we can reveal that two other European giants are ahead of the Reds in the race for his signature

The youngster has signed for the rest of the season in a short term loan deal. Meanwhile, they have also secured Everton midfielder Charlie Whitaker on a six-month contract.

Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich scored three times in 19 minutes in the first half to crush Hoffenheim 5-0 on Wednesday and restore its four-point advantage at the top of the standings.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich scored three times in 19 minutes in the first half to crush Hoffenheim 5-0 on Wednesday and restore their four-point advantage at the top of the standings.

Latest Chelsea transfer news and rumours including updates on Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich and Armando Broja on loan at Everton

Premier League clubs have just one week to do any late business before the January transfer window shuts - and the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United are expected to be busy

Huijsen was labelled as "one of the most talented teenage CBs in Europe" by scout Jacek Kulig and further described as a "monster in the air" by Sky Sports' Joe Tomlinson, showing maturity far beyond his years this season for Bournemouth.

Myles Lewis-Skelly was shown a red card in controversial circumstances during Arsenal's win over Wolves on Saturday, with manager Mikel Arteta urging the PGMOL to reconsider