5 players that could leave Chelsea in the January transfer window

Modified Jan 07, 2020 15:39 GMT

These superstars could take the exit route from Stamford Bridge this winter

#4 Olivier Giroud

Now seems the right time for Olivier Giroud and Chelsea to go their separate ways

When you look at Chelsea's squad this season, paying attention to the performances and situation surrounding each superstar, you'd most likely conclude that now is the right time for the club and its French striker, Olivier Giroud, to part ways.

The brilliant performances of players like Tammy Abraham and Michy Batshuayi so far during the season have rendered Giroud surplus to requirement at Stamford Bridge. The former Arsenal sharpshooter has become Chelsea's third-choice striker. He has recorded just five Premier League appearances this term, with no goal or assists to his name.

Speculations suggest Giroud has his mind away from London. If reports are to believed, several clubs from within and outside Europe are interested in sealing the signature of the striker. Chelsea, meanwhile, are willing to offer him to Crystal Palace as they bid to win the race to sign Wilfried Zaha from Selhurst Park this month.

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Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

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