Here is your Chelsea morning digest on Thursday, December 2.
Rangnick plots Werner move
New Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick is reportedly interested in making a move for Chelsea forward Timo Werner as he eyes recruits ahead of the January transfer window.
The German managed his compatriot during their respective periods with Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig and according to Bild is now considering taking him to Old Trafford.
Rangnick is set to be in charge at Old Trafford until the end of the season and will then take up a consultancy role with the Red Devils.
Read the full story here.
Messi proved right about Mount
Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi is set to be proven right about Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
The Blues academy prospect has become a key cog at Stamford Bridge over recent seasons and opened the scoring against Watford on Wednesday evening after finishing well-placed in the Ballon d'Or list.
It is something that Messi already envisaged.
He said: "Having watched him play, he has the potential to be one of the best."
Read his quotes in full here.
Reece James sends fan message
Whilst the Blues ran out victorious on Wednesday evening at Vicarage Road, there was a very worrying incident with a fan being involved in a medical emergency.
With the game halted by the referee whilst the stricken individual received attention, Chelsea defender Reece James took to social media to give his best wishes.
He wrote: "MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAN NEEDING MEDICAL ATTENTION," with a praying emoji and a fingers crossed emoji.
Read more here.
