Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says he intends to hold talks with Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi about their futures at Stamford Bridge.
The two players have been training separately from the main team after being deemed no longer needed by former manager Enzo Maresca.
Sterling, who had an unsuccessful loan spell at Arsenal last season, still has two years remaining on his contract worth the £325,000-a-week he signed in 2022.
Meanwhile, Disasi is under contract until 2029. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa.
"I'll speak to them. Raheem has had a tremendous career. I have a lot of respect for him. Axel is someone I've really, really liked for a long time."
"With the amount of games we have to play and the things I have to do, I haven't discussed that topic."
"However, I will do it in the next few days," Rosenior said at a press conference on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, local time.
ESPN reported earlier this month that Sterling was prioritising a permanent move away from Chelsea in this winter's transfer window amid interest from West Ham and Fulham.
With the January 2026 transfer window still open, Rosenior said he plans to fully evaluate the squad before potentially recruiting additional players.
"I have to speak to them. I have to speak to the club. There are a lot of things I have to do and it's almost at the top of my list," Rosenior said,
Meanwhile, Rosenior's main priority is the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Thursday, January 15, 2026, early morning WIB against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
The former Strasbourg manager will make a final decision on Cole Palmer's fitness.
The England international scored 43 goals and 29 assists in his first two seasons with the Blues after arriving from Manchester City in 2023.
However, he was hampered by injury. The 23-year-old has struggled to make a consistent impact this season.
Rosenior said there was still much to expect from the world-class talent, but warned that it might take time to unlock his full potential.
"Cole is a special talent. My job is to get to know him, connect with him, understand what brings out the best in him. It takes time."
"I'm not here to talk about performances or how I played under the previous manager. I'm really excited to work with him."
"The scary thing about Cole is that he already has world-class ability, but he's only 23 and he still has a lot of potential."
"I can't wait to work with him on a regular basis. He has undoubted potential and ability, and that's pretty scary," said Rosenior.
Palmer missed the 5-1 victory in the third round of the FA Cup against Charlton Athletic on Sunday, January 11, 2026, as a precaution after previously missing out due to groin problems and a toe-to-toe collision at the start of the season.
He has scored four goals in 12 appearances this season but has yet to provide an assist.
The striker's form initially dipped during the second half of last season. After scoring 14 goals in his first 21 Premier League games, he only managed to score another goal in his next 26 appearances in all competitions before helping the Blues win the 2025 Club World Cup.
Rosenior wants to give Palmer the freedom to reach a higher level.
"Good players can play anywhere. I've seen Cole play as a false nine. I've seen him play on the right side, I've seen him play on the left side. I've seen him play like a number 10."
"He is a world-class player. I want to give him the freedom to do what he likes, which is creating chances and scoring goals," Rosenior said.
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