{"id":438875,"date":"2026-01-30T13:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/438875\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:03:12","slug":"chelsea-target-chooses-to-join-kalidou-koulibaly-as-fabrizio-romano-gives-here-we-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/438875\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea target chooses to join Kalidou Koulibaly as Fabrizio Romano gives &#8216;here we go&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chelsea have missed out on another signing as the January transfer window draws to a close. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/liam-rosenior\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liam Rosenior<\/a> appears to be putting faith in the squad already at his disposal, as a centre-back and central midfield signing is getting no closer. <\/p>\n<p>The pursuit of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/transfer-news\/douglas-luiz-has-picked-who-he-prefers-to-join-out-of-chelsea-and-aston-villa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Douglas Luiz was abandoned early<\/a>, which suggests Chelsea will rely on the likes of Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo to fill the gaps.<\/p>\n<p> Be honest: If Estevao avoids injuries, is he actually destined to be GREATER than Eden Hazard? <\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TCC-60-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Eden Hazard on Estevao Willian\" class=\"wp-image-348795\" \/>Photo by Franco Romano\/NurPhoto via Getty Images     <\/p>\n<p> \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/transfer-news\/chelsea-considering-another-recall-after-bringing-aaron-anselmino-back-to-the-club\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aaron Anselmino has also been recalled<\/a> at the heart of the defence. A possible ploy in case a deal for Jeremy Jacquet doesn\u2019t go through before the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>An attacking reinforcement hasn\u2019t been mentioned too much, but Chelsea have lost out on a target. <\/p>\n<p>Mohamed Kader Meite leaves Rennes for Al Hilal<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/transfer-news\/chelsea-and-liverpool-ones-to-watch-for-late-26m-transfer-despite-man-united-talks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea were listed as one of the clubs to watch for Mohamed Kader Meite<\/a> just days ago. <\/p>\n<p>However, it seems the striker, who is teammates with Jeremy Jacquet, has decided to pack his bags and head to Saudi Arabia. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/fabrizioromano\/status\/2016883916880126096?s=46\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fabrizio Romano<\/a> broke the news on his X account, stating that Kader Meite has agreed to join former Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly at Al Hilal. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018Kader Meite to Al Hilal, here we go! Agreement in place with Rennes and also the player side right now. Fee around \u20ac30m, 18-year-old talent picks Al Hilal and Simone Inzaghi\u2019s project seen as ideal step despite approaches from Premier League clubs. Meite set for medical next.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>          What\u2019s a fair price for George \u2013 and are you selling to THEM? \ud83e\udee8 <\/p>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Would be a surprise, this one.<\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TCC-24-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-348369\" \/>     <\/p>\n<p> \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n<p>   How could this affect the Jeremy Jacquet deal?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/transfer-news\/chelsea-have-discussed-sending-39m-player-to-rennes-during-jeremy-jacquet-talks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea are still working tirelessly to secure the signature of Jeremy Jacquet<\/a> before the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>But the sale of Kader Meite may just make things even harder for Chelsea. <\/p>\n<p>Since Rennes has already secured a massive cash injection from selling one youngster, they are under zero financial pressure to sell Jacquet this month. <\/p>\n<p>All the signs point towards Liam Rosenior having to wait until the summer, or potentially come to some kind of agreement where he\u2019s loaned back to Rennes. <\/p>\n<p>  Join Our Newsletter <\/p>\n<p>Receive a digest of our best Chelsea content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chelsea have missed out on another signing as the January transfer window draws to a close. 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