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Chelsea are looking to spend big as the January transfer window looms closer. Graham Potter's side endured a nightmarish few weeks before the FIFA World Cup break and are currently languishing in the eighth spot in the Premier League table with 21 points on the board from 14 games.
They are looking to bolster their options all over the field. The Blues are close to securing the signature of Benoit Badiashile from AS Monaco.
The Premier League side, co-owned by Todd Boehly, are willing to spend €30 million on the player. Monaco, however, value the player at €35 million.
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Josko Gvardiol is yet another player in whom the Blues are highly interested. RB Leipzig value the player at a range of €80 million to €85 million. Gvardiol's impressive performances in the 2022 FIFA World Cup have only increased his demand.
Belgian striker Leandro Trossard has been offered to Chelsea as well. Trossard has scored seven goals and has provided three assists for Brighton & Hove Albion so far this season. The Blues, however, are yet to make a final decision on the player.
Graham Potter is also a big admirer of Canadian striker Jonathan David, who plays for Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille.
The Blues are also keen to reinforce their midfield, as both Jorginho and N'Golo Kante are in the final year of their respective contracts. They are interested in Argentine FIFA World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister.
Ajax star Edson Alvarez is also on the Premier League club's radar. The defensive midfielder would help Potter's team bolster their options in the middle of the pitch.
Chelsea manager Graham Potter confident of turning his team's fortunes
Despite a positive start under Potter, Chelsea have fallen into a hole as the season has progressed. The former Brighton & Hove Albion manager is confident of digging his team out of it. Potter recently said (via The Guardian):
“I’m even more confident, even more aware of the support I have now than I was three months ago when I took the job, So that tells you something. It’s a credit to them and their support and how they have communicated with me - it’s been fantastic."
