The January transfer window is nearing it's second week of being officially open and it could prove to be one of the most important in Chelsea's recent history. It will be the second chance the new ownership model has to implement their new philosophy, with plenty more time to plan for it.
The summer proved to be a slight scattergun approach, with the need to bring in experience to replace outgoing players while also signing youngsters for the future, with little time for the regime to get their feet under the table. Results have since been inconsistent, with the side sitting 10th amid a slew of injury concerns and a change of head coach.
In that time though, the club has been better fleshed out in the background, with the implementation of a whole host of new backroom staff, including the building of a recruitment team. With a change in philosophy towards signing and developing youngsters, it may see a slightly more structured approach this winter compared to last summer.
