Chelsea have emerged as the new ‘frontrunners’ to sign Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell and have been tipped to make a January approach for the England international - if their current transfer ban is cut short on appeal.
FIFA sanctions meant that Chelsea were prevented from registering new players during the summer transfer window and remain banned from doing so until the end of the season. But the club has been fighting the embargo and there is still a chance it could be lifted early.
The transfer ban has ensured that players like Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori have been given a chance to shine, with all three called up by England this season.