Chelsea are in need of defensive reinforcements given the injury concerns to both Ben Chilwell and Reece James. James is set to be out for three to four weeks after aggravating a knee injury in the win against Bournemouth.
Chilwell has been absent since the start of November after picking up a hamstring injury which saw him miss out on a place in the England World Cup squad. Marc Cucurella was signed in a £60million deal from Brighton in the summer, but there remains a lack of depth in defence.
Graham Potter will hope that the two England internationals can return quickly from their respective injuries and help aid his team in finishing inside the top four come the end of the season. The Blues may have a surprise option to help solve their defensive woes ahead of next season in the shape of a former transfer target.
