With an up and down season so far and Hiddink with his no add policy still Chelsea is linked with many different names during the transfer window. Recent reports suggest that the Blues are looking to add Scott Dann as a replacement for John Terry. The Blues skipper, who is nearing the end of his career at 35 years of age has not been in best of forms this season – Reports Daily Mirror.
Chelsea’s target list further includes Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez. Reports suggest that Chelsea is preparing for a £20m bid for the Algerian. – Reports Dailystar. Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich is a big admirer of him and has been particularly impressed at how Mahrez destroyed his champions in mid-December.
On the other hand, the Blues are said to be closing in on Ajax midfielder Juan Familia Castillo, after wading off the competition from Manchester United for the player. – Reports Dailymail. The talented midfielder had been expected to join United after promising talks in November and December. He turned 16 last week and was due to sign at Old Trafford.