It is confirmed that a loan move for Chelsea's Kendry Paez to Blackburn Rovers for the remainder of the 2026-27 season was not completed. According to Alan Nixon, Tony Mowbray viewed clips of the 19-year-old and was uncertain about approving the arrival, despite the club's concerns regarding squad depth.

Chelsea's 19-year-old winger Kendry Páez has been offered to Blackburn Rovers on loan, though the club has a preference for Patrick Roberts if that deal is achievable. The Ecuador international's parent club considers game time a key consideration for any temporary move, having previously recalled him from a loan at River Plate due to being unhappy with his minutes. Celtic is also a potential destination, but they would need to prove to Chelsea that Páez would receive sufficient playing time. Páez, who has 27 caps and 2 goals for Ecuador, joined Chelsea in July 2025 and is under contract until 2033. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €8.00m.