Graham Potter will be keen to spend big in the January transfer window after Chelsea into the World Cup outside of the Premier League top six. And, with the tournament well underway, the Blues boss will certainly be monitoring any players who could provide his side with a cutting-edge in the race for European qualification.
The big names will obviously steal the headlines with eyes already on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The former is now considered a free agent and the latter sees his deal at Paris Saint-Germain expire in the summer.
Of course, the likes of targets Ousmane Dembele and Josko Gvardiol are expected to impress but they will most certainly warrant eye-watering fees. So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at three unexpected performers at the World Cup thus far which might pique Chelsea's interest instead.
