In order to raise funds for new signings, Chelsea plans to sell some of its players. Crystal Palace captain Guehi has become one of the key targets. Although re-signing him would be expensive, Chelsea has not completely given up on the idea. At the same time, Chelsea is considering recalling Tomori from his loan at Crystal Palace. If he can make a permanent transfer, Chelsea could use the funds to pursue other targets. However, Tomori himself may not be interested in returning.
In midfield, Hall and Chukwuekeme are also on the list of players to be sold. Hall joined last summer for £30 million but has failed to impress; Chukwuekeme has a release clause of £40 million. Both have attracted interest from West Ham United. Additionally, Disasi and Casadei may also leave, with Casadei valued at over £20 million and teams from the Netherlands, France, and Italy expressing interest. Chelsea is also planning to loan out Chilwell to give him more playing opportunities.
Despite claiming that they will not blindly sign new players due to injuries to Fofana and Badiashile, Chelsea is still weighing their options and waiting for the right moment to act. Meanwhile, Nkunku is interested in leaving Stamford Bridge this month or in the summer, and Chelsea is not ruling out considering offers for him. However, whether Nkunku's departure will prompt Chelsea to seek a new forward this month remains to be seen. The situation in Chelsea's January transfer market is complex, and subsequent developments are highly anticipated.