Chelsea eye two Premier League stars after putting five players up for January sale Chelsea are eyeing up a new centre forward in the January transfer window to provide competition for Nicolas Jackson, according to reports.
But, as first reported by talkSPORT, Chelsea's recruitment chiefs are keeping close tabs on Ipswich striker Liam Delap and Brighton's Evan Ferguson, who is available on loan this month having fallen down the pecking order in Sussex under Fabian Hurzeler.
Chief among the likely departures is England left back Ben Chilwell, who captained the side last season only for Maresca to decide he did not fit the desired style of play.
Young attacker Harvey Vale could depart too as he enters the final six months of his contract, with academy product Alex Matos also permitted to depart.
Chelsea threw away a one-goal lead at home to Fulham on Boxing Day having also being unable to beat Everton eight days ago.
