Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is finalising his January transfer plans (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea are working behind the scenes to tie up a string of deals before the transfer window slams shut in early February. The Blues are looking to bolster their squad after falling out of the top four over the weekend.
have a week to complete their transfer activities, with the winter transfer window closing at 11pm on Monday, February 3.
And Express Sport runs through the latest developments at Stamford Bridge as works through his transfer plan.
Garnacho gives green light
have been chasing Alejandro Garnacho’s signature this month, with the winger falling out of favour at Old Trafford under .
And Maresca is reportedly to get a deal over the line.
Nkunku has bagged 13 goals in all competitions this season but has started just three matches under Maresca. He is said to be growing frustrated by his lack of opportunities in the capital, with Nicolas Jackson often starting ahead of him.
According to , the swap is on the cards and both players are open to the deal. The clubs are in direct contact about the transfer, but nothing has advanced yet.
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Chelsea could sanction a deal to swap Christopher Nkunku for Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea keen for talks
are aiming to bolster their attacking options before the transfer deadline and are interested in activating talks with Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tels, according to transfer expert .
Tels has managed just 396 minutes of football for Bayern this season and hasn’t featured in the German club’s last three matches, which suggests a move away from the Allianz Arena could be a distinct possibility in the coming days.
But will face competition for the 19-year-old’s signature as a host of other clubs want to sign him on loan.
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Two stars set for exits
Todd Boehly’s insistence on signing players has left with a bloated squad. And two Blues stars could be heading for the exit.
According to respected Italian journalist , have accepted a £10million offer for midfielder Cesare Casadei from Lazio and would also receive 25 per cent of any future sale proceeds.
The 22-year-old has only featured 11 times in the since joining from Inter Milan two-and-a-half years ago but has failed to start any of those matches.
Meanwhile, 19-year-old striker Deivid Washington has emerged as a top loan target for Palmeiras, according to , with the Brazilian club making great efforts to land him. The teenager has only ever appeared three times for the Blues first-team.