Ben Jacobs reported that Chelsea's owners were the driving force behind the deal for Facundo Buonanotte, which also considered a move to Strasbourg. Brighton informed Chelsea of their unwillingness to sell the 20-year-old permanently, indicating they would only agree to a loan. Discussions between Chelsea and Brighton were already progressing well, and an agreement for a loan was reportedly close, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. Buonanotte had been in talks with several clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, but Brighton's hesitation to approve an international loan due to limited spots posed a challenge. If Buonanotte were to move to Strasbourg from Brighton, it would mean the Seagulls had reconsidered their stance on international loans. Chelsea's inability to loan him directly to their sister club Strasbourg was because they had already utilized their three available loan spots on Mike Penders, Kendry Paez, and Mamadou Sarr. The story is still developing, and further details are anticipated.