The mid-season transfer window is set to come to a close today with clubs making last-ditch efforts to bring in reinforcements.
Chelsea leads the pack in the clubs that have done decent business in January with Todd Boehly spending close to 460 million euros in his first two transfer seasons.
The Blues are not done yet as they continue to be linked with a couple of moves on deadline day.
1. Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea are reportedly close to agreeing on a deal with the World Cup-winning midfielder for a British record fee of 120 million euros.
Benfica had played hardball, but it has been said that they have started to look for replacements for the 21-year-old.
Enzo Fernández ???????????? #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023
It was again a tense night of talks as there’s still no green light from Benfica president Rui Costa to Chelsea €120m proposal.
Chelsea wanted breakthrough in the night but nothing yet.
Negotiations will continue in the morning.#DeadlineDay madness. pic.twitter.com/MrjmbmTPVN
2. Moises Caicedo
The Ecuadorian released an emotional statement asking Brighton to allow him to leave. The Seagulls rejected three bids from Arsenal and Chelsea and asked the midfielder to stay away from training.
The two London clubs could make another effort on the final day to convince Brighton to release him. Even crazier, Chelsea are said to be ready to move in for both Fernandez and Caicedo.
???? Arsenal are indeed set to submit a third bid for Moises Caicedo on #DeadlineDay, but they will face the exact same response from Brighton.
— Charlie Haffenden (@JournoHaff) January 31, 2023
He is not for sale and will remain with the Seagulls beyond the deadline. The summer? A different story. But now, he stays. #AFC #BHAFC pic.twitter.com/nNUy4rQCoW
3. Jorginho
Arsenal's backup plan in case they do not get Caicedo is to prise Jorginho away from Chelsea. The Italian's contract will be up in the summer and Mikel Arteta is believed to be a huge fan of his talents.
Chelsea would be willing to sell if they get either Fernandez or Caicedo. The 31-year-old could be the latest player to swap Chelsea for Arsenal.
Arsenal approach Chelsea for Jorginho! It’s now an option in case Caicedo deal won’t go through with Brighton still reluctant to sell ????⚪️???? #AFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 30, 2023
Chelsea, open to sell Jorginho but will ask for important fee to let him leave 6 months before end of contract #CFC pic.twitter.com/ahkNSwakqC
4. Hakim Ziyech
With the many arrivals at Chelsea, the club will also have to release a few players. Ziyech's time in West London hasn't turned out as expected and he has always been linked with a move to AC Milan.
It has now been reported that he has already agreed on personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain. The Moroccan will be hoping the two clubs could iron out a deal on the final day. If the deal goes through, he will play alongside his international compatriot Archaf Hakimi.
???? Hakim Ziyech has given the green light on the move to PSG. He wants to go. ✅
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 30, 2023
(Source: @FabrizioRomano) pic.twitter.com/KdEzi6Qq2q
5. Everton
The Toffees are expected to try and bring in new players to equip Sean Dyche with the necessary ammunition to avoid relegation.
The Farhad Moshiri-led club have been linked with a move for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher and Rennes winger Kamaldeen Sulemana as a replacement for Anthony Gordon.
