Chelsea eye midfield reinforcements in January window
- Source
- football.londonLocal press
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- football.london@trinitymirror.com (Bobby Vincent)
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Key points
- Alonso has identified midfield control as Chelsea's key weakness after winless run in league
- Caicedo sidelined by calf injury; Lavia's fitness concerns and full-backs' inexperience in role exposed
- Football.london understands Wharton and Scott among targets, though both clubs resisted summer bids
Summary
Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso has quickly identified midfield reinforcement as a priority after a difficult start to the season. The Blues are without a win in their last three Premier League games and have struggled to control matches, a problem compounded by Moïses Caicedo's calf injury—he has managed only a 14-minute appearance so far—and the departure of Enzo Fernández to Manchester City for £125m on deadline day.
Football.london understands Chelsea are considering moves in January, with Adam Wharton and Jayson Scott among targets. Crystal Palace resisted multiple bids for Wharton over the summer and would likely demand over £100m for a mid-season sale, while Bournemouth rejected a £64m offer for Scott and insisted he was not for sale.
Original headline
Four midfielders Chelsea can sign as Xabi Alonso next priority clear
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