Chelsea can start the new year with a bang as they prepare to sign one of Europe's top prospects. Graham Potter's men face Nottingham Forest on New Year's Day but could provide their fans with another gift not long after.
Having already secured the early transfer of 20-year-old attacker David Datro Fofana, there is optimism that some key incomings can be made in January despite it being a month notorious for a lack of deals. Fofana cost around £10million but the rest of Chelsea's action promises to be more expensive than that.
They are looking to complete a move for Benoit Badiashile from Monaco with a fee close to £40million being negotiated for the 21-year-old. Meanwhile, a Reece James back-up is still required as well. It's the midfield that it providing the biggest attention, though.
