Fabrizio Romano said on 29 October that there was no Chelsea "transfer alert" over forward Estevao leaving in January, despite reports in France linking him with PSG. After the Liverpool game, Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso also addressed the player's situation.
Romano's update on Chelsea's position
Romano stated on his YouTube channel: "So that’s the message from Alonso, Then on the other side from club side from Chelsea side. there is still no, let me call it, transfer alert."
Romano stated on his YouTube channel: "So Chelsea are not in a position where, okay, we need to sell Estevao or we need to find a solution for Estevao in January."
Romano stated on his YouTube channel: "But at the moment, no kind of alert in terms of okay, let’s find a solution in January has started at Chelsea."
Alonso's comments after Liverpool game
Speaking post-match, Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso stated: "I understand [Estevao’s] situation and that he could be happier for sure. Every player wants to play, wants to be part of the team."
Speaking post-match, Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso stated: "We have had some intense games and there will be moments for everything. I’m sure that Este will have his moment. It’s my responsibility and we need to deal with that."
PSG links in reports from France
Reports in France talked up PSG moving for Estevao in January after losing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to a season-ending ACL injury.
It was also claimed Chelsea were willing to greenlight a six-month loan deal on three conditions: that it was a straight loan without an option or obligation to buy, that PSG covered 100 percent of the player's wages, and that there was some form of guarantee over playing time.