Meanwhile, the London giants are interested in a Wolverhampton Wanderers right-back. Elsewhere, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has backed new Blues manager Graham Potter to sign Leandro Trossard.

On that note, here’s a look at the key Chelsea transfer stories as on November 2, 2022:

Chelsea interested in Nelson Semedo

Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Nelson Semedo, according to journalist Simon Phillips.

The Blues want to add a backup to the injured Reece James and are scouting for options. Semedo has struggled for game time at Wolverhampton Wanderers this season but is appreciated at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking to Give Me Sport, Phillips said that the London giants would want the Portuguese to compete with James for a place in the starting XI.

Semedo has a goal contribution from 11 games this season.

Rio Ferdinand backs Graham Potter to sign Leandro Trossard

Rio Ferdinand reckons Graham Potter could look to sign Leandro Trossard. The Belgian forward has been in red-hot form for Brighton & Hove Albion this season and is reportedly being monitored by Chelsea.

The Blues have struggled in the final third under Potter, who’s likely to push for reinforcements in the winter.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand said that Trossard could be on his way to Stamford Bridge.

The 27-year-old has appeared 12 times for the London giants this season across competitions, scoring seven goals.

Graham Potter opens up on Denis Zakaria

Graham Potter has said that Denis Zakaria is in contention to be selected for Wednesday’s Champions League game.

The Swiss midfielder joined the Blues on deadline day this summer but is yet to appear for the first team. With his team having qualified for the knockouts as Group E winners, Potter is expected to give his fringe players game time against Dinamo Zagreb.

However, the Englishman is reluctant to throw youngsters into action just for the sake of it.

Potter hinted that Zakaria could make his long-awaited debut for the London giants on Wednesday.

Potter has lost just once since taking charge at Stamford Bridge in September.

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