Chelsea are now entering the realms of panic buying. It's a stage they didn't want to get to on deadline day, but with a deal for Edson Alvarez looking tough to complete due to Ajax's stern stance and Ibrahim Sangare also being unattainable, the latest option has emerged.
With the centre of midfield being a key area to add at least one extra body in before the end of the window, Todd Boehly has been given a massive task to find a good fit for Thomas Tuchel's squad whilst also ensuring that players aren't purchased for the sake of it.
It's a position that has ruminated due to the long-term neglect of signing new midfielders and has only come to the attention of the management due to a host of first team injuries early on in the season. Now, with hours left to make additions, Chelsea are in a race against time.
