Blues fans here in the Tavern are eager to make some ground on competitors during the January transfer window, with some evident room for improvement.
Gaffer, Antonio Conte has seen his Chelsea side drop considerably lower than the heights of their title-winning season of last, with the departure of the influential Diego Costa and, the rise in form of the formidable Manchester City becoming their downfall.
Understandably, there have been many frustrated faces pictured around here in the Tavern, due to the rocky patch towards the end of September that has caused for their current position, with a thought of ‘what might have been’ coming from Blues fans.
However, there’s been plenty of discussions going around the bar about certain transfer rumours they’d like to be true, with one of them seeing reports in The Sun suggesting that Chelsea want £20 million-rated Leon Bailey from Bayern Leverkusen.
As a regular for Bundesliga side Leverkusen, he’s managed to feature in 12 games that’s seen him produce 5 goals and 2 assists for the club from his right-wing position.
Nevertheless, with Chelsea looking to make the most of the January transfer window, here’s a look at TWO other men who could follow him to Stamford Bridge.
Riyad Mahrez
The Algerian winger has been a revelation for his current side Leicester City over the past couple of seasons, as he continues to cement his name in shining lights.
26-year-old Riyad Mahrez is edging towards the peak of his footballing career, having found the back of the net 5 times and created 4 goals for his teammates, he continues to impress in what is arguably the toughest league in the world.
Given the current position of his side in the table, Mahrez has plenty of options to explore, with reports suggesting that Chelsea are one of the many teams looking to sign the winger in January, although manager Claude Puel will do his best to make him stay.
With the 2015-16 PFA Player of the Year already proven within the Premier League ranks, they know exactly what they’ll be getting if they can draw him to the Bridge.
Yannick Carrasco
The winger has written his name among the stars with his constantly consistent run of performances, as he looks to become one of the world’s best.
The left-winger has been impressive for his current side Atletico Madrid, with the 3 goals and 4 assists highlighting his ability to score and create.
With Chelsea continuously being interested in the forward, it looks as if they could be set to renew their approach after the winger became unhappy with his current club for not being allowed to return home when injured, which could be the small turning factor that edges him towards Conte and his men.
After seeing the incredible talents of fellow Belgian Eden Hazard, why not bring another one to West London.
Blues fans, thoughts?
