Chelsea are now one to watch in the race for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who is being targeted by a whole host of Premier League clubs.
The Blues are already blessed with options in the middle of the park, with Moises Caicedo receiving high praise from Enzo Maresca for his performance in the 1-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Maresca said*: "He's top. We judge him inside the pitch, but I have said many times, the best thing from Moi for sure, is he's so humble, he's such a good guy. He's always there to help everyone.*
"For me, in this moment, him and Rodri are the two best defending midfielders in the world."
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The Ecuadorian has formed a partnership with Enzo Fernandez in the engine room, while Reece James is also capable of slotting into midfield when required, putting in a solid performance against Tottenham, which resulted in a 7.6 SofaScore match rating, the second-highest of any Chelsea player.
However, BlueCo remain keen on strengthening Maresca's midfield options even further, having emerged as potential suitors for a Premier League star...
Chelsea one to watch in Elliot Anderson race
According to a report from Caught Offside, Chelsea are now one to watch in the race for Nottingham Forest midfielder Anderson, with the England international starting to attract interest from a number of top Premier League clubs.
Newcastle United, Manchester United and Manchester City are also keen on the central midfielder, with it being revealed he is now valued at the £70m mark, rather than the £120m that was previously reported.
Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson
However, with Ruben Amorim personally keen and Man United planning to step up their efforts to sign the 22-year-old in January, the Blues may have to move swiftly.
It is no surprise that interest in the Nottingham Forest star is growing, given that he has put in some eye-catching performances for both club and country this season.
The Englishman was particularly impressive in the Three Lions' 5-0 victory against Serbia, completing 75 passes, the second-highest number of any player, while also winning seven duels against Manchester United on Saturday.
The former Newcastle United man, who is represented by the same agent as Liam Delap, is clearly a well-rounded midfielder, which is showcased by his performance across several key metrics over the past year.
Statistic Average per 90
Tackles 2.89 (88th percentile)
Aerials won 1.62 (83rd percentile)
Successful take-ons 1.22 (91st percentile)
Assists 0.14 (75th percentile)
Hailed as "incredible" by journalist Miles Starforth, the Whitley Bay-born midfielder clearly has the quality to succeed at Stamford Bridge, but he would arguably be an unnecessary signing, given the options Maresca already has available.
Fernandez and Caicedo have formed a solid partnership at the base of midfield, so it could be difficult for Anderson to force his way into the side, considering he also most often plays in a deeper midfield role.
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