Chelsea have already signed Rosenior and their own Semenyo.

It would be no exaggeration to say that 2026 has been a rollercoaster start for Chelsea.

News of Enzo Maresca’s departure broke on New Year’s Day, and a few days later Liam Rosenior was announced as his permanent replacement.

There are understandable reservations about the 41-year-old’s appointment from some sections of the fan base due to his relative lack of experience at the top level, but he is nevertheless highly rated and by all accounts seems to have done a good job at Strasbourg.

Furthermore, with the transfer window now open, the club can ensure he has the best chance of success by signing another top-level player.

Additionally, the fact that Antoine Semenyo appears to be off the market is nothing to worry about. Because Chelsea already have their own dynamic winger who could become an even bigger star.

Who Chelsea could sign in January

Despite only opening a week ago, Chelsea have already been linked with a number of exciting players.

One area of ​​the team that most fans should keep an eye on is the central defense, and the good news is that the club has links with Jeremy Jacquet, one of the most exciting young defenders in European football.

The 20-year-old, described by talent scout Jacek Kulig as a “mad central defender on the rise”, is currently considering a trade to Ligue 1 side Stade Renne.

According to FBref, he ranks in the top 3% of center backs in Europe’s top five leagues for tackles in the attacking third, top 4% for interceptions, top 6% for key passes, and top 12% for key passes, all with 90 points.

Couple this with the fact that he’s 6-foot-2 and, in the words of analyst Ben Mattinson, “dominating in the air,” and it’s easy to see why so many teams are keen to sign him.

Moving a little further up the pitch, another player who has been heavily linked with the Blues is Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.

The England international is reported to cost around £100m, which is a huge sum, but it’s easy to see why the Eagles rate him so highly.

Despite being just 21 years old, the former Blackburn Rovers star has already made 121 appearances for the senior club, earning three England caps and playing a key role in the South Londoners side that won the FA Cup last season.

Finally, the West Londoner was briefly linked with Semenyo before Christmas, but that was quickly backed off and the Bournemouth star looks set to head to the Etihad this month.

However, fans need not be too disappointed, as Chelsea may already have their own answer for a dynamic attacker to get the most out of Rosenior.

Chelsea’s response to Semenyo

Although this Chelsea team has some weaknesses, it also has a number of very talented and exciting players who can help Rosenior get off to a positive start this season.

While he may not be the most important player at the moment, Estevao is definitely the most exciting and could be the manager’s answer to Semenho.

The Blues finally acquired the teenage sensation in the summer after signing him in 2024, but it’s safe to say he’s being tipped as one of the next great players.

After all, Mattinson labeled him a “future Ballon d’Or winner” even before he put pen to paper with the West Londoners, and while that may seem a bit of a stretch, he left Brazil with an impressive record of 27 goals and 15 assists in just 89 appearances for Palmeiras.

Moreover, he has already made a huge impact on these shores, scoring the winning goal in the last minute against Liverpool and scoring a sensational goal against Barcelona earlier this year.

This ability to drive with the ball at his feet and score from thin air makes it easy to see him being the club’s answer to Semenyo.

Additionally, although he seems to be a little more effective on the right flank, he is a player who can and has played in other positions as well, from attacking midfield to the opposite flank.

Finally, like the Cherries star, the young Brazilian is also very entertaining to watch. He’s the guy who can get the fans on their feet at certain points in the game, and almost always does.

After all, Rosenior would probably have wanted Semenho, but Chelsea have already agreed a deal for Estevao.