Chelsea are going into the January transfer window with a central midfielder right at the top of their wish list. The Blues have seven midfield players to choose from when all are fit and ready, but there is serious doubt over two of their futures going into the window.
N'Golo Kante and Jorginho are about to enter the final six months of their respective deals at Stamford Bridge and will be free to speak and negotiate with clubs from overseas when the January window opens. From there, the Chelsea duo will be able to sign a pre-contract agreement with said clubs and join on a free transfer at the end of the season.
There have been talks over extending Kante's contract, but at the time of writing, nothing is close to being agreed between the two parties. Kante remains injured and is not close to returning to action following a hamstring injury that has kept him out since the second match of the season.
