Chelsea Premier League title dream given green light as Blues receive January transfer boost
After 11 games, Chelsea is currently ranked third in the Premier League table, indicating that they have had a successful start to their tenure under Enzo Maresca.
After a hectic summer at Stamford Bridge, there were legitimate concerns that the Blues might have yet another dismal season. However, Maresca has performed admirably, and Chelsea appears to be on track for a top-four finish and a Champions League comeback.
On Saturday, November 23, the Blues play Leicester City in their first game back following the international break (kick-off: 12:30pm). Football.london has examined the most recent Chelsea-related media reports below.
Tah claim
Chelsea are said to be leading the race for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah.
CaughtOffside claim that the Blues have entered into active negotiations over a deal for the German centre-back.
The 28-year-old is reportedly happy at Leverkusen, with no final decision made yet on his future. Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Real Madrid are also said to be interested.
Football.london’s Isaac Seelochan says: Chelsea need a new centre-back to challenge for the Premier League title, and Tah could fit the bill. Leverkusen may have dropped off this season, but Tah’s performances last term helped them achieve a historic Bundesliga and German Cup double.
Chilwell interest
Manchester United are interested in signing Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell in the January transfer window, it is claimed. It is said that United’s board have long been keen on Chilwell and that could lead to a move in the new year, according to CaughtOffside
Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have both had major injury problems for some time now. New manager Ruben Amorim is set to rebuild a squad that was largely constructed under Erik ten Hag.
Football.london’s Isaac Seelochan says: It’s clear that Chilwell is not part of Enzo Maresca’s plans and badly needs a move in Janaury. if they can get him out on a permanent deal, great, but a loan will probably be the most likely option with his injury history.