Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Football London
Football London
Sport
Luke Thrower

Chelsea January transfer plan for Reece James backup option under threat by rivals Tottenham

Chelsea could be one of the busier sides in the upcoming January transfer window as new owners Boehly-Clearlake try and move closer to have an ideal squad at Graham Potter's disposal. They have already invested £273.5million in their first summer market, beating the previous record set by the club.

While it was a required rebuild for the squad after the loss of some key players in important positions, there are still areas to improve. The midfield is a key one due to other expiring contracts that could leave them in a similar position to the summer with the defensive department.

There is also the need for better depth, particularly at wing-back, where the Blues have been rumoured with dealing for a few windows now. Marc Cucurella's big-money switch from Brighton helped solve the left side, offering an option over Ben Chilwell as well as in central defence.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.