Chelsea monitor Ollie Watkins & 2 other under-radar stories at Chelsea

Romano explains Cherki pursuit

"Chelsea were never really in advanced or concrete talks to sign Rayan Cherki this summer," Fabrizio Romano tweeted.

"Club tracking him as top talent but it was never close."

Chelsea monitor Watkins

Dean Jones reports that Chelsea are tracking Ollie Watkins for a potential reinforcement in the no. 9 position.

Positive update on Broja

"[Armando] Broja has completed the recovery phase. We expect him to be on the bench with Chelsea this week, that is, ready to return to the field," Albanian FA president Armando Duka told Euronews.

"He should normally be back in October for the Czech Republic game. He is an added value for us. One of the best Albanian footballers, so he will help us."