Emre Can
A fine midfielder who shone in his time at Liverpool, Emre Can could be available this January after the blow of being left out of Juventus’ Champions League squad.
Goal Italy claim this could signal the end of the Germany international’s Serie A career, while another Goal report has linked him with a possible move to Barcelona.
One imagines he could surely do a job for Frank Lampard’s side, however, with the likes of Mateo Kovacic and Ross Barkley proving inconsistent in midfield, while N’Golo Kante has proved hard to replace during a difficult period with injuries.
Declan Rice
A top player who actually came through Chelsea’s academy initially, Declan Rice has gone on to make a fine start to his Premier League career with West Ham.
Now a full England international, Rice’s fine form has seen him linked with Manchester United by the Independent, but surely Chelsea could lure him back to the Bridge?
Still only 20 years of age, the youngster could end up being an ideal long-term successor to the likes of Kante and Jorginho, whilst also linking up well with former academy team-mates like Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham as they become regulars under Lampard.