Chelsea's midfield shortlist may be exhaustive but it could also be necessary. The Blues are looking to bring it at least one new player in that position in January to counter-balance the injuries and contract issues heading into the summer but also have a chance to get ahead of the competition.
Clubs from around Europe also hold an interest in many of their targets and are preparing for bidding wars to secure transfers of Declan Rice and Enzo Fernandez, whilst Brighton duo Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister are also attracting suitors. With the post-World Cup uncertainty and financial struggles and ownership changes across the board, Chelsea have seen this as a chance to strike whilst the iron is hot.
A deal for David Datro Fofana due to be ratified on January 1 has already been confirmed, whilst it is just an official announcement away from Christopher Nkunku also being confirmed as a player for the summer. Meanwhile, the youth recruitment has continued, with Andrey Santos close to joining too.
