Chelsea vs. West Ham United: Jan 31, 2026

Paqueta has been given permission by West Ham to undergo a medical and transfer to Flamengo.

Traore was transferred from Fulham to West Ham United and signed a contract until the end of the season, his new club announced. "We are very happy to welcome Adama to the Club. He is someone I obviously know well from our time together at Wolves, and I am looking forward to working with him again. Adama is someone who knows the Premier League very well, and his qualities - both as a player and a person - will help us between now and the end of the season. He will give us a different option in attacking areas. He is also motivated to fight for us and ready to bring energy, commitment and determination to our challenge," coach Nuno Espirito Santo said.

Colwill (knee) could return before the end of the campaign, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Yes, he could [be back before the end of the season,] but it's step by step, and I don't want to make promises that I can't keep. At the moment, Levi's is in a really good place. He's on the right track, but I don't want to put pressure on him. I spoke to Levi this morning. He's working so hard, and what a professional he is. It's been brilliant to see him back on the pitch running. He's itching to get back, but we need to make sure he feels 100 per cent perfect."

Lavia (quadriceps) is close to a return, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Romeo is in a really good place, and we just have to make sure this last stage of his rehab is really, really good."