Missed deadline-day forward target thrown Champions League lifeline

Facundo Buonanotte has been handed a late spot in Chelsea's Champions League squad after initially being left out, following his decision to join the Blues over Leeds United.

- by Kyle Newbould

The 20-year-old picked Stamford Bridge over Elland Road last month, officially becoming a Chelsea player on deadline day after the London club agreed a £2 million loan fee with Brighton. Leeds came painstakingly close to getting Buonanotte themselves and even had a flight booked from the south coast, but for a late hijack.

Upon joining Chelsea, Buonanotte expressed his pleasure at being able to compete in the Champions League and so would have been shocked to see his name omitted from Enzo Maresca's European squad earlier this month.

But the Leeds summer target could now get his wish following confirmation midfielder Dario Essugo would miss out through injury.