Chelsea completes two transfers in the incredible January window while planning a move for an Arsenal target
It’s astonishing that Chelsea hasn’t made a single acquisition during the January transfer window thus far.
Five players—Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, Joao Felix, and Mykhailo Mudryk—had already signed contracts at this time last year. In the last 11 days of the window, Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto, and Enzo Fernandez all followed, pushing Todd Boehly’s spending above the £300 million threshold.
The lack of activity at Chelsea this time around is largely due to the Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). In a perfect world, Mauricio Pochettino will add several fresh faces to his team.
Chelsea needs reinforcements in several areas as a top priority. Pochettino’s team has identified a new center-forward and center-back as positions in need of reinforcement.
CHELSEA PLOTTING A MOVE FOR ARSENAL TARGET
Though many strikers have been linked to Chelsea. None of the targets have even approached the club about joining. Benjamin Sesko, a striker for RB Leipzig, is one person who deserves consideration.
The youthful attacker, who is reportedly a target for Arsenal, has a £43 million release clause in his German contract. Leipzig shouldn’t have any trouble accepting a price close to that this month, even though it only became active in the summer.
Before joining the Bundesliga, Sesko scored 29 goals in 79 games for Red Bull Salzburg. Since then, he has scored seven goals. Nonetheless, he is a good substitute for Nicolas Jackson in the attacking role due to his towering frame and quickness.
Three names have been mention as being on Chelsea s shortlist for center back. Ousmane Diomande has surfaced as a potential candidate, along with OGC Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo and Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi.
the Blues opened talks with Sporting CP last month but his £69million release clause presents a difficult decision. The Ivory Coast international has been associate with Arsenal and Liverpool meaning Chelsea would be smart to swoop in now before seeing him join one of their Premier League rivals.
Alphonso Davies is arguably the most exciting newcomer in this ideal window scenario. Growing rumors about the Bayern Munich left-back’s future have made him an unexpected Chelsea target.
Chelsea needs to offload players in order to be active in the January transfer window. Many players are still in the running to leave, including Ian Maatsen, who left on loan to Borussia Dortmund.
Armando Broja, Malang Sarr, Conor Gallagher, Trevoh Chalobah, and Conor Gallagher have all been connected to leaving West London. When it comes to earning money, Gallagher and Broja are the most likely to depart.