Five midfielders Maurizio Sarri could sign at Chelsea

#4 Abdoulaye Doucoure (Watford)

Doucoure was a key man for Watford last season

Doucoure is a slightly different player to the others on the list, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t as effective. He probably isn’t the glamorous name that Chelsea fans will be hoping for, but he might just be the sort of player that they need. He may not be quite as good on the ball as other options Chelsea have available to them, but he does the industrial side of the game as well as any.

He may not be a big name, but he probably won’t come cheap, as Watford won’t be keen on losing one of their prized assets, especially to a Premier League club. Doucoure is also a player who is capable of popping up with a goal or two, having scored seven in the league last season, including one against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. He may not be at the forefront of Sarri’s mind just yet, but he is a man he should consider taking a look at.