INs
Erling Haaland: Haaland has been a dream signing for Blues fans for well over a year now. However, according to Di Marzio, the striker doesn't wish to move to the Premier League. The report says Chelsea are 3rd in his preference list behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Probability Rating: 1/10
Sergino Dest: The American has been another player named as a possible replacement for Ben Chilwell. The Daily Express claim that Chelsea could make a £30m move for the Barcelona man. Dest also has the American connection with Pulisic.
Probability Rating: 3/10
Atilla Szalai: The Hungarian defender has been linked with Chelsea since the Fenerbache hierarchy shared the possibility of a move. According to Tuttosport, AC Milan are now out of the race, reducing the competition for Chelsea.
Probability Rating: 3/10
Lucas Digne: With Chilwell now out for the season, the Blues have ramped up their pursuit of an alternative left-back. The Express have claimed that a loan move for Digne is possible, with Everton supposedly interested. Digne is out of favour at Goodison Park under Rafa Benitez.
Probability Rating: 5/10
Declan Rice: Chelsea have long been linked with Rice and the midfield has been looking suspect thanks to injuries this season. A push from Chelsea is expected at the end of the season, as per FootballLondon and Tuchel rates the midfielder highly.
Probability Rating: 5/10
Jules Kounde: Mundo Deportivo in Spain have claimed that Jules Kounde is still keen on a move to Chelsea. With no further updates on Ruidger and Christensen's contracts, a move for the Sevilla centre-back seems to be inevitable.
Probability Rating: 7/10
OUTs
Malang Sarr: Chelsea were initially reported as being happy to let Malang Sarr out on loan in January. However, Chilwell's prolonged absence will see them now block any moves for the defender, as per Goal. Sarr is now set to stay at the club till at least the end of the season.
Probability Rating: 1/10
Saul Niguez: Saul has been one of the disappointments of the season and has recently been played as a wing-back. According to FootballLondon, Chelsea will not be activating their option to buy the Spaniard. Saul will likely stay till the end of the season before leaving.
Probability Rating: 2/10
Hakim Ziyech: Latest reports from Calciomercato suggest that the Blues are open to the idea of loaning Hakim Ziyech. He's been part of the side more often recently but both Milan teams are reportedly looking to sign him. Unlikely to move, but Ziyech is certainly one to keep an eye on.
Probability Rating: 2/10
Ross Barkley: Barkley has struggled to be involved despite injuries and covid ravaging the Chelsea squad. Everton reportedly want Barkley on loan in January, say the Telegraph. Burnley and Newcastle are also potential suitors.
Probability Rating: 7/10
