Chelsea have less than a week to conduct any January transfer business to strengthen Thomas Tuchel's side for the remainder of the Premier League season.
Finding themselves in a title battle at the back end of 2021, the Blues' end-of-year form and start to 2022 has seen Manchester City charge away at the summit, while Chelsea look to retain their top-four status.
Many fans wanted to see incomings in this window - especially given the defensive injury and contract issues - but so far none have been forthcoming.