Edson Alvarez has quickly become heavily linked with a move to Chelsea on deadline day as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his midfield. The Blues have been in the market for a midfielder for much of the summer and Todd Boehly looks set to finally grant the German his wish.
Fellow Eredivisie star Ibrahim Sangare has also emerged as a late option for the west Londoners with just a few hours left before the window slams shut this evening. Chelsea's knee-jerk intent to sign either of the two follows a wave of injuries at the heart of midfield.
As it stands, ahead of the Blues' clash with West Ham at the weekend, only Billy Gilmour and Carney Chukwuemeka are said to be entirely match fit. Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been spoken of as a doubt after picking up a knock on the south coast versus Southampton.
