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Kai Havertz was often lamented for his lackadaisical displays and wastefulness in front of goal during his three years at Chelsea.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have held initial talks with Bayern Munich over a potential January move for the teenage striker.

According to Sky Germany, Renato Veiga, who only joined Chelsea in July, has agreed to join Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Jason McAteer believes the Liverpool star could be the answer to Chelsea's woes between the sticks.

The Chelsea loanee doesn't appear to have given up on his career at Stamford Bridge just yet.

Arsene Wenger reportedly likened the former Arsenal youngster, who is the son of Emmanuel Eboue, to Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed back in September that Chelsea were big admirers of Benfica defender Tomas Araujo.

"You could see that he had all the attributes to take him a long way," Frank Lampard told BBC Radio 5 Live earlier this year.