Chelsea aren’t expected to use the January window to strengthen the squad barring any injuries or unexpected opportunities according to The Telegraph.The Blues once again heavily invested in the

According to The Telegraph, Chelsea have identified midfield as a “key area to address.” Work is already being done on possible targets, although the idea is that no one will arrive before the summer. The January window will only come into play if injuries pile up and force action sooner.

FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 18 December, including the latest updates on Kenan Yildiz and Enzo Maresca.

Chelsea are keeping a close eye on the situation of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Chelsea are not expected to make any major moves in the January transfer window, but we’re sure we will see more talented young players brought in.That’s the club’s model now, and a report from

Chelsea have launched an €8 million bid for Saint-Etienne attacker Djylian N’Guessan, who is also being watched by Arsenal, according to reports in France.

His facial expression rather glum, Enzo Maresca did not look as though he was about to declare his love for his player after Chelsea scraped past Cardiff City and into the Carabao Cup semi-finals. But the impact of his substitutes, and particularly Alejandro Garnacho, had left him quietly content.

Chelsea's reported recruitment plans could spell trouble for both Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo, who have struggled with injuries this season.