Expected window: summer 2027
Gessime Yassine to Chelsea FC
Last update: 17 days ago
Evidence score
Chelsea are linked with Strasbourg right winger Gessime Yassine, with reports describing interest and advanced talks rather than a completed deal. His contract at RC Strasbourg Alsace runs to 30 June 2030.
- Independent sources40/40
5 independent sources (max 4); 5 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
The independent sources have no history yet (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent8/10
Last update 17 days ago
Score capped at 50: no Tier 1-2 source stands behind it
What we know
Chelsea are linked with Strasbourg right winger Gessime Yassine, with reports describing interest and advanced talks rather than a completed deal. His contract at RC Strasbourg Alsace runs to 30 June 2030.
The story began on 17 Sep, when Ouest-France reported interest. On 16 Oct, Tribuna and Mountakhab and two other outlets reported interest, attributing the claim to Ouest-France and quoting former scout Christophe Lollichon saying Yassine is practically at Chelsea. The Sun also reports a former Chelsea coach claim that the Blues have practically signed him.
On 17 Oct, africasoccer.com reported interest with discussions progressing, while CaughtOffside and two YSScores articles said negotiations are advanced and close to finalising, attributing the story to Ekrem Konur.
Key findings
- First report: 17 Sept 2026, Ouest-France.
- 5 independent sources behind it (Ekrem Konur, africasoccer.com, Tribuna and 2 more); 5 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- No Tier 1-2 source stands behind it, so the score is capped at 50.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 17 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekrem Konur 17/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Chelsea are very close to signing Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg with talks well advanced. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| africasoccer.com 17/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Yassine Gessime from Strasbourg, with discussions progressing. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Tribuna 16/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Chelsea have practically signed Strasbourg winger Gessime Yassine, per a former scout. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Ouest-France 17/09/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Un changement majeur qui pourrait avoir de lourdes conséquences pour le RC Strasbourg Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| The Sun | Tier 4 · Speculative | Former Chelsea coach claims Blues have practically signed Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 16/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Chelsea have reportedly made strides to sign Yassine, with source saying he's practically at Chelsea. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Ouest-France |
| Yahoo Sports 16/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Today, Gessime Yassine plays for Strasbourg but he's practically at Chelsea Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Ouest-France |
| CaughtOffside 17/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg, with the move nearing completion. Stage: negotiation | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites Ekrem Konur Journalist cited — Ekrem Konur: 2 judged cases, too few to rate |
| YSScores 17/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Chelsea are close to finalising the transfer of 20‑year‑old Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg. Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Cites CaughtOffside |
| YSScores 17/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Chelsea are close to signing Moroccan Gessime Yassine from RC Strasbourg Alsace, with negotiations reaching an advanced stage Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Cites CaughtOffside |
| Mountakhab 16/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Christophe Lollichon says Yassine is 'practically at Chelsea' but no official agreement announced. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Ouest-France |
| FootballTransfers 16/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Chelsea appear to have already earmarked their next signing from Strasbourg: winger Gessime Yassine. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Ouest-France |
Timeline
- 17 Oct 2026 · Ekrem KonurChelsea are very close to signing Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg with talks well advanced.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 17 Oct 2026 · CaughtOffsideChelsea are in advanced talks to sign Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg, with the move nearing completion.
Repeats reporting attributed to Ekrem Konur. Stage: negotiation
- 17 Oct 2026 · africasoccer.comChelsea are reportedly interested in signing Yassine Gessime from Strasbourg, with discussions progressing.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 17 Oct 2026 · YSScoresChelsea are close to finalising the transfer of 20‑year‑old Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg.
Repeats reporting attributed to CaughtOffside. Stage: negotiation
- 17 Oct 2026 · YSScoresChelsea are close to signing Moroccan Gessime Yassine from RC Strasbourg Alsace, with negotiations reaching an advanced stage
Repeats reporting attributed to CaughtOffside. Stage: negotiation
- 16 Oct 2026 · TribunaChelsea have practically signed Strasbourg winger Gessime Yassine, per a former scout.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 16 Oct 2026 · MountakhabChristophe Lollichon says Yassine is 'practically at Chelsea' but no official agreement announced.
Repeats reporting attributed to Ouest-France. Stage: interest
- 16 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsChelsea have reportedly made strides to sign Yassine, with source saying he's practically at Chelsea.
Repeats reporting attributed to Ouest-France. Stage: interest
- 16 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsToday, Gessime Yassine plays for Strasbourg but he's practically at Chelsea
Repeats reporting attributed to Ouest-France. Stage: interest
- 16 Oct 2026 · FootballTransfersChelsea appear to have already earmarked their next signing from Strasbourg: winger Gessime Yassine.
Repeats reporting attributed to Ouest-France. Stage: interest
- 17 Sept 2026 · Ouest-FranceUn changement majeur qui pourrait avoir de lourdes conséquences pour le RC Strasbourg
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · The SunFormer Chelsea coach claims Blues have practically signed Gessime Yassine from Strasbourg
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Chelsea need him?
Right Winger: the wide players Chelsea already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current wide players (4)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estêvão | Right Winger | 19 | 30 Jun 2033 |
| Pedro Neto | Right Winger | 26 | 30 Jun 2032 |
| Geovany Quenda | Right Winger | 19 | 30 Jun 2034 |
| Jamie Gittens | Left Winger | 22 | 30 Jun 2032 |
Recent signings in this position
- Geovany Quenda (Right Winger)2026/27 · from Sporting CP · €50.78m
- Tyrique George (Left Winger)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Everton FC
- Jamie Gittens (Left Winger)2025/26 · from Borussia Dortmund · €56.00m
- Estêvão (Right Winger)2025/26 · from Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras · €45.00m
- Raheem Sterling (Right Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Arsenal FC
- Alejandro Garnacho (Left Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Manchester United · €46.20m
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 17 Sept 2026
- Latest report
- 17 Oct 2026 (16 days ago)
- Transfer window
- summer 2027: shuts in 302 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Also linked with
Player profile
- Full name
- Gessime Ben Youssef Mustapha Yassine, جاسم ياسين
- Age
- 20
- Agent
- H2C Sport Consulting
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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