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Maresca also spoke on the possibility of Chalobah's Palace teammate Marc Guehi making a sensational return to Chelsea this month.

"It’s just frustrating that they need to go and buy players that they’ve sold," said Cole.

Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, who could leave Old Trafford this month.

Wesley Fofana tore his hamstring in a match against Aston Villa in December, and was initially expected to be out for up to 12 games.

With long-term injuries to both Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, the Blues are currently short on options in central defence.

With West Ham teetering dangerous near the Premier League's relegation zone, head coach Julen Lopetegui is looking to reinforce this month.

Jadon Sancho has thrived since moving to Chelsea from Manchester United in the summer, scoring twice and producing six assists in 15 games.

Chelsea have kept just one clean sheet in their last nine games in all competitions and are struggling with injuries at the back.

"If you don’t have the players you struggle," Enzo Maresca said in a press conference ahead of Chelsea's game against Crystal Palace.

Chelsea ended 2024 in disappointing fashion with back-to-back defeats to Fulham and Ipswich Town, but there was a silver lining.

Enzo Maresca has made it clear that Ben Chilwell, who hasn't played a single minute of Premier League football this term, is free to leave.

Enzo Fernandez initially struggled after completing a £106.8 million move to Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023.

In a recent interview, Tosin Adarabioyo recalled Raheem Sterling telling him about Cole Palmer's talents during his time at Manchester City.

Noni Madueke was left out of Enzo Maresca's matchday squad for Chelsea's shock 2-1 defeat to Fulham.

Noni Madueke was left out of Enzo Maresca's matchday squad as Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Fulham on Boxing Day.

Cole Palmer's goal against Fulham was his 26th in the Premier League in 2024.

Chelsea have scored 37 goals this season in the Premier League, which is the joint second-highest total in the division.

"It depends a little on the desire of the players," Enzo Maresca said in a press conference on Thursday.

BILD claim that Chelsea have expressed an interest in the 27-year-old star, and are willing to pay big money to lure him to Stamford Bridge.

There are a number of players Chelsea could either sell or loan out in the January transfer window, including Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.