With Wesley Fofana once again sidelined for what looks to be a large chunk of the season after rupturing cruciate ligaments in pre-season, Chelsea's seemingly incessant recruitment drive has led them to France and Monaco star Axel Disasi.
Despite the lingering threat of Financial Fair Play regulations hovering ominously in the shadows, the Blues have agreed a £40million deal with the Ligue 1 outfit, which could take their summer spending up to nearly £150m.
Having arrived at Monaco in 2020 for £12m, the defender has seen his career move from strength to strength, powering his way to the vice-captaincy at the Stade Louis-II and impressively making the cut for Didier Deschamps' French squad for the Qatar World Cup.