Chelsea They are now reportedly considering a move to sign a new midfielder as soon as January as they look to put the final touches on him. Enzo Maresca a team.
Chelsea faces a midfield dilemma
Chelsea's midfield was among the best in the league Premier League This season, as Moises Caicedo has begun to justify his hefty price tag 12 months after his arrival, while Enzo Fernandes has been revamped into his more advanced role under Maresca.
Romeo Lafia also emerged as a major character Maresca rotates the trio based on his needs in each matchexplaining last month: “Romeo Lavia and Caicedo give us physicality and strength in the midfield. When we play with Enzo, Enzo has to be one between Moy and Romeo. When Enzo moves we suffer in the middle physically. In this moment, Moy and Romeo give us this “.
But beyond this trio, there are concerns brewing. both of them Carne Chukwuemeka and Cesar Cassady It was strongly linked with exits in January, while Kiernan Dewsbury Hall He has also seen limited action since arriving over the summer, and would be advised to look for first team football elsewhere.
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Chelsea midfielders in the English Premier League |
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Appearances |
Total minutes |
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Moises Caicedo |
17 |
1507 |
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Romeo Lafia |
9 |
481 |
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Enzo Fernandez |
16 |
1151 |
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Kiernan Dewsbury Hall |
5 |
55 |
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Cesar Cassady |
0 |
0 |
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Carne Chukwuemeka |
0 |
0 |
This could leave the Blues light in the middle of the pitch with combinations thick and fast, which in turn could force them back into the transfer market to find more cover for Caicedo and Lafia. Now, they are expected to make a bold pounce attempt next month.
Chelsea wants to sign the French international
This comes according to reports in Spain claiming this The Blues are willing to offer nearly £50m to sign AC Milan and France midfielder Youssef Fofana In the January transfer window.
Fofana only arrived at San Siro during the summer, with the Rossoneri taking advantage of his contract situation at Monaco to land him on the cheap. Since his arrival, he has been a key player for Paulo Fonseca, starting 14 of his side's 16 Serie A matches.
French, He is called a “technically brilliant” midfielder. By X Football Analyst Ben Mattinson Still only 25 years old, he is now expected to make a quick exit from Milan despite still having three-and-a-half years left in his career. £88,000-a-week deal.
According to the report, Chelsea have “set their sights on Fofana” and are “willing to pay €60m (£49.7m) to secure the Frenchman's services”, a fee that would triple Milan's initial investment.
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It is added that although Fofana has only just arrived, “the £60m on the table could be enough for Milan to agree to negotiate” for his services, where it is also believed the club will play. Interest in fellow midfielder Tijani ReyndersWho is also having a good season in red and black.
With midfield minutes a serious issue at Stamford Bridge, adding another big-time signing to the mix looks highly unlikely in January, especially one who has only spent months at his current team, with Maresca's side likely to target defensive upgrades and perhaps a new striker before that. Shift their attention to the midfield.
But with as many as three fringe midfielders potentially pushing for the exits in search of first-team football, they could face something of a shortage in the middle of the park.