Emma Hayes says Chelsea's decision not to sign any first-team players in January was a "strategic decision".
Unlike their WSL title rivals, Arsenal and Man Utd, Chelsea had a quiet month on the transfer front. The WSL champions did sign highly-rated youngster Maika Hamano but the 18-year-old was loaned to Swedish outfit Hammarby to gain further experience before she competes for a squad place next season.
The Blues did sell Bethany England for a WSL record fee to London rivals Tottenham, but decided against signing a replacement. England will come up against Chelsea on Sunday, when the Blues travel to a Spurs side rejuvenated by January signings and players returning from injury.
