The signing of a central defender depends on exits and the club have to fund the purchase of a striker and a right-footed winger too. There are two questions to answer on the issue: why Chelsea are pursuing another player in this position at all and what are the ramifications for those centre-backs at the club?

Matt Law dropped an in depth look at Chelsea’s interest in Dean Huijsen yesterday for the Daily Telegraph, with plenty of insight on the progression of the deal and on why Enzo Maresca and the club

Dean Huijsen has fired a nine-word message ahead of AFC Bournemouth's clash against Manchester United this weekend. The 20-year-old defender has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea recently, as he continues to impress for the Cherries.