Chelsea are keen to splash the cash in January, though they already look set to miss out on one of their top targets.
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Things appear to be going from bad to worse for Chelsea as the January transfer window looms. The Blues have endured a shaky start to the season, and they now look set to miss out on securing the signature of Nice star Jean-Clair Todibo.
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Mauricio Pochettino’s side have won just six of their opening 17 Premier League matches, meaning that they head into the busy festive period sitting in 10th place in the table and need significant investment if they are to achieve their goal of securing European football.
Chelsea are relying on numerous stars returning from injury and hitting the ground running, including Christopher Nkunku, but also the January transfer window. Todd Boehly is expected to continue his spending spree next month, with reinforcements required in all departments.
With Trevoh Chalobah departing and Thiago Silva reaching the twilight of his career, the Blues are searching for a new long-term centre-back and reports emerged recently that France international Todibo is firmly among their considerations. However, they aren’t alone in their admiration of the 23-year-old.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham have opened talks with Nice to sign Todibo in January and made contact withhis entourage.
