Chelsea Transfer Rumours and News Tracker: Week of October 27

The transfer window has closed, but that doesn't mean speculation surrounding potential signings will end.

If anything, it's going to intensify ahead of January, building to a crescendo when the window eventually reopens in the new year.

Chelsea are among the clubs already being linked with high-profile moves for some of Europe's finest talents.

As always, Bleacher Report will keep you up to date with the latest breaking news on the ins and outs at Stamford Bridge.

Stay tuned to keep on top of all of the rumours surrounding your club.

 

Last update: Monday, Oct. 27.

Arsenal to Win Race for Stephan Lichtsteiner

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Jose Mourinho has made a habit of beating Arsene Wenger on the pitch, but is the Chelsea manager set to lose out against the Arsenal boss in the transfer market?

Italian outlet Tuttosport (via Colin Harvey of the Daily Star) is reporting the Gunners are in pole position to sign Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner, whom Mourinho was rumoured to be interested in bringing to Stamford Bridge.

The Swiss is out of contract in the summer, so he will be available on a free transfer come July.

However, Wenger is eager to bolster his squad as soon as possible, so he may look to bring him to the Emirates Stadium in January.