and chelsea In a bid to clear away the deadwood still lurking from past transfer failures, Italian giants Milan are now reportedly planning to sign a new defensive signing in January who could soon follow in Fikayo Tomori’s footsteps.
Chelsea transfer news
After forcing several players to sit on the sidelines in the reserves during the first half of the season, Chelsea must now use the January transfer window to lock out any struggling players. That should include the likes of Ben Chilwell, who went from vice-captain to Stamford Bridge outcast in a shocking fall from grace.
Desperate for a move – especially if he is to regain his place in England’s squad in time for the 2026 World Cup – former club Leicester City reportedly showing interest Chilwell’s signature of the month.
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He wasn’t the only one who needed to go, either. The likes of Kani Chukwuemeka will also have to seek minutes away from Stamford Bridge this month. At just 21 years old, the attacking midfielder represents a young player who cannot afford to waste his development in Chelsea’s reserves.
The same can be said for one of them Enzo MarescaThe team’s defender, who is well past his development stage and at the peak of his powers – but still needs time when Milan can suddenly hand him over this month.
According to TEAMtalk, Milan are now planning to sign Tosin Adarabioyo in January (Three Chelsea team-mates) This could soon be a repeat of Tomori. The 27-year-old only arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer but has struggled to secure a consistent starting spot since then.
Meanwhile, in Italy, Milan benefited from Tomori’s arrival before his recent struggles began, seeing how successful such a signing can be. Now, with a former Chelsea defender potentially leaving the San Siro, Adarabioyo could arrive as the new face of the Blues’ defence.
‘Special’ Adarabio needs transfer
With Trevor Chalobah recalled from his loan spell at Crystal Palace, Adarabioyo could find himself lower than ever at Chelsea and without time on Maresca’s bench Wait on. It’s a move the 27-year-old would have to make at this stage of his career if Milan calls for it, especially given Tomori’s success in Italy.
It was at the San Siro that the former Fulham defender rediscovered his form and earned high praise from fans. Marco Silva last season. The Fulham coach told reporters (broadcast by beIN Sports): “He’s a key player for us. He’s one of the leaders in our locker room and we need those guys to step in at the right moments and he did that.
“We miss him very much and we miss him because he didn’t play the first three months of the season. Tosin is a special player for us and I can’t hide that.”
With just over two weeks until the transfer window closes, Adarabioyo is likely to be one to watch if Milan decide to make a move.