Enzo Maresca has admitted his admiration for Chelsea transfer target Marc Guehi and has not ruled out a recall for Trevoh Chalobah. The Blues could be forced into the transfer market this month for defensive additions with centre-back duo Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile both currently sidelined with long-term injuries.

Renato Veiga is one of the numerous names being linked with a move away from Chelsea this month with Premier League duo Wolves and Bournemouth said to be interested in the Portugal international

January will test Chelsea’s progress. Maresca doesn’t need any new signings at this moment in time. There might come a point at which the Italian wants certain areas of his squad strengthened or remoulded, but right now Chelsea must get players off its books rather than add new ones. Chelsea must resist the temptation to spend more.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed he "likes" Marc Guéhi as a player but has played down talk of an imminent move for the Crystal Palace defender.

Morecambe press conference on Friday afternoon and the Chelsea head coach answered a load of questions about players potentially leaving this month

Enzo Maresca has denied reports that Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will leave Chelsea in January, with West Ham interested in signing him. Dewsbury-Hall played a starring role for Maresca’s Leicester City side last season as they won the Championship title and followed his manager to Stamford Bridge over the summer.

Chelsea have a decision to make in January regarding the depth of available centre-backs at Enzo Maresca's disposal.