Chelsea receive January transfer boost as Premier League title dream given green light

Chelsea have enjoyed a good start to life under Enzo Maresca as they sit third in the Premier League table after 11 games.

There were genuine fears that the Blues would endure another disappointing season after a chaotic summer at Stamford Bridge. But Maresca has done an excellent job, and Chelsea are looking good for a top-four finish and a return to the Champions League.

The Blues return to action after the international break against Leicester City on Saturday, November 23 (kick-off: 12:30pm). Below, football.london have taken a look at the latest media reports surrounding Chelsea...

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Tah claim

Chelsea are said to be leading the race for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah.
CaughtOffside claim that the Blues have entered into active negotiations over a deal for the German centre-back.

The 28-year-old is reportedly happy at Leverkusen, with no final decision made yet on his future. Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Real Madrid are also said to be interested.

Football.london's Isaac Seelochan says: Chelsea need a new centre-back to challenge for the Premier League title, and Tah could fit the bill. Leverkusen may have dropped off this season, but Tah's performances last term helped them achieve a historic Bundesliga and German Cup double.

Chilwell interest

Manchester United are interested in signing Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell in the January transfer window, it is claimed. It is said that United's board have long been keen on Chilwell and that could lead to a move in the new year, according to CaughtOffside

Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have both had major injury problems for some time now. New manager Ruben Amorim is set to rebuild a squad that was largely constructed under Erik ten Hag.

Football.london's Isaac Seelochan says: It's clear that Chilwell is not part of Enzo Maresca's plans and badly needs a move in Janaury. if they can get him out on a permanent deal, great, but a loan will probably be the most likely option with his injury history.