Chelsea could recoup some money to spend on additional transfers in January ahead of a busy window. With the expectation that the winter window will be full of incomings at Stamford Bridge, every outgoing only adds to the war chest available to Graham Potter.
With injuries across the team and holes popping up consistently in a poorly stitched together squad, there is a demand for a new midfielder, right-back and possible attacker to join next month. A striker or extra attacker may also be required as back-up for Armando Broja after his injury, whilst planning ahead for a defensive rejig is also required.
Todd Boehly appears just as active as ever to set about making the changes required and has committed himself to securing transfers across the pitch. Just as important as the incomings in 2023 could be those departing though, with contract decisions still to be made.