‘On the radar: Where Chelsea are most likely to strengthen as January deadline approaches
Chelsea are approaching the final days of a January transfer window where there has been very little to shout about as far as signings go.
So far, the only inclusion to the first team squad has been recalling Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace, with him becoming a starting centre-back at Stamford Bridge since his return.
It was reported at the start of the month that Enzo Maresca wanted to address the defence, midfield and attack during this transfer window, and so far only one of those has been touched.
Chelsea most likely to sign an attacker in final days of January transfer window
The Blues gave been linked to a number of players in all positions, although are running out of time if they want to make any permanent acquisitions.
The role they have been strongest linked with adding to is attack, with reports stating that they are interested in a number of players who would compete for starting places.
Graeme Bailey has exclusively told The Chelsea Chronicle that the position they are most likely to add to is attack, with a winger or attacking midfielder at the top of their list.
However, he believes any players through the door will rely on one of their big-name players moving on this weekend.
He said: “Chelsea are relatively happy with where they are. We’ve known that all season really. There is aspects of the squad that they are looking at, we know that. They’re looking at a winger/attacking midfielder hence Garnacho and Tel talks. Something in the final third is on the radar.
“They’re always looking at the striker option, same as goalkeepers and defenders, but I think a forward is most likely. If Nkunku and Felix stay, I don’t think we see that though.”
Clubs interested in Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku
There has been plenty of interest in signing both Chelsea attackers this month from the Premier League and beyond.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is a big fan of Felix, and they are making an effort to bring him in as well as defender Axel Disasi this month.
Nkunku meanwhile has already agreed personal terms weeks ago with Bayern Munich, although a deal for him seemed to rely on one where Mathys Tel went the other way.
The Frenchman has reportedly decided not to join Chelsea due to his desire to play first team minutes immediately after leaving the Bundesliga side.
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