Chelsea’s summer spending spree of over £200m has meant that this month’s priorities are focussed on letting players leave the club as opposed to signing them.
It seems almost guaranteed that the Blues will not make any signings during the January transfer window.
Instead, a number of players on the club’s fringes are set to depart, with some already jumping ship.
The likes of Charlie Brown, Lucas Piazon and Juan Castillo have all left this month, with others set to soon follow.
Here are the latest transfer rumours concerning the Blues, with players being linked both in and out of Stamford Bridge.
Drinkwater to Turkey
English midfielder Danny Drinkwater is poised to join Turkish side Kasimpasa on loan.
As reported by
, the midfielder has arrived in Turkey ahead of completing a loan move with Kasimpasa.
It is believed that the Blues will pay a significant chunk of Drinkwater’s wages to allow him to vacate Stamford Bridge.
Tomori to leave only on loan
Fikayo Tomori is another player who has been heavily linked with a departure out on loan.
Tomori has been linked with a move to Italian giants AC Milan. However, Chelsea insist that he will only leave on loan this month and not in a permanent deal.
As reported by the Evening Standard, Lampard has stated that there is a long term plan for Tomori at Stamford Bridge beyond this season.
Chelsea and Spurs eye defender
Spurs have been linked with South Korean centre-back Kim-Min Jae throughout this month. However, Chelsea are also being touted as potential suitors.
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The 24-year-old who plays for Beijing Guoan has been linked with the Blues, as per The Mirror.
Tottenham’s interest in the international team mate of Heung-Min Son is set to be waning due to Jose Mourinho’s comments that suggest a quiet January for Tottenham, meaning that it could open the door for Chelsea to swoop in.
