Chelsea are in desperate need of a couple of additions, with two areas in particular looking rather threadbare due to injuries.
Liam Rosenior has a very strong squad at his disposal, but in his first couple of games, it has become evident that Chelsea may need to do some business.
However, any transfer business will be done on an opportunistic basis, rather than actively going out and spending lots of money.
Chelsea’s stance on January transfers under Liam Rosenior is clear 🗣️
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Chelsea's January transfer window stance
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The Blues have been linked with players like Ruben Neves, and a central midfielder is definitely needed; it just remains to be seen as to whether the owners splash the cash.
However, that isn’t the only issue, as the quality and experience at centre-back is severely lacking.
Jamie Redknapp uses Virgil van Dijk example to suggest Chelsea’s transfer plan
Jamie Redknapp was on Sky Sports punditry duty for Chelsea vs Arsenal, and even he highlighted the need for a centre-back after the game.
“They need someone with experience in the mix. You can’t get Thiago Silva because players like him are almost unicorns. But someone who can add a little experience, because when things are going against you, and like that set-piece, someone who is going to organise, somebody who is going to talk.
“You can’t find John Terry’s, they’re not available anymore.
“It’s been done before, Liverpool signed Virgil.”
QUESTION: Who is out there that fits the description for Chelsea?👀
An experienced centre-back…
Jamie Redknapp suggests Chelsea centre-back signing
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Chelsea face a battle to find an experienced centre-back this month
Finding an experienced centre-back is difficult at the best of times, let alone in a January transfer window where nobody is really willing to lose anybody of value.
Of course, Chelsea are never going to go out and sign Virgil van Dijk, but a signing of his ilk would certainly go down a treat at Stamford Bridge.
Thiago Silva was the one player who really led by example during his time at Chelsea, so if there’s someone with experience out there, that’s the angle the club need to go down.
After all, it had been claimed that Silva was keen on a return to Chelsea, but he since joined Porto.
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