Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said the club "are always" looking for opportunities to sign new players with seven days until the January transfer window closes.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has rallied around Pep Guardiola and said the struggling Manchester City boss needs support after a run of two wins in seven European games left City's Champions League knockout phase hopes under threat.

Enzo Maresca has spoken out about Chelsea’s interest in Alejandro Garnacho amid rumours he could leave Manchester United in January. It was reported last week that Garnacho had emerged as a surprise transfer target for Chelsea as they look to bolster their forward options.

Borussia Dortmund have stepped back from the race to sign forward Marcus Rashford, with the Manchester United player's £350,000-per-week wages proving a stumbling block. (Mail)

Manchester United are monitoring Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku as the Blues weigh up a January move for Alejandro Garnacho. Nkunku has scored 13 goals in 13 starting appearances this season but has seen his first-team chances largely limited to the Europa Conference League and cup competitions.