Chelsea's Late Interest in Sander Berge Fails to Materialize

Chelsea expressed interest in acquiring Sander Berge from Fulham as they aimed to bolster their midfield prior to Enzo Fernandez's transfer to Manchester City.

The club intended to sign a central midfielder in the final days of the summer transfer window but ended up selling Fernandez for £125 million without securing a replacement. Berge was considered, but Fulham deemed him not for sale and Chelsea did not submit a formal bid.

In the closing hours of the transfer window, Chelsea shifted their focus to Monaco's Lamine Camara and Roma's Manu Kone, but a deal for Camara fell through just before the deadline. Chelsea's need for a new midfielder was highlighted during their recent match against Arsenal, where they had to utilize right-backs in central positions. The club is likely to prioritize signing a midfielder in the January transfer window.