Enzo Maresca has done a splendid job in charge of Chelsea since his appointment in the summer, transforming the club’s fortunes on the pitch and pointing them back in the right direction.
After the first 20 games of the Premier League campaign, the Italian has led the Blues to a top-four spot, just four points off London rivals Arsenal and looking well-placed for a Champions League spot.
However, the last few matches have highlighted the lack of defensive options at Maresca’s disposal, especially after Wesley Fofana’s setback which could see him miss another large spell of action.
His side are without a win in four, drawing two and losing the others, with the January transfer window the first perfect opportunity for the former Leicester City boss to bolster his backline.
Numerous players have already been touted with a move to Stamford Bridge, with another name entering the picture over the last couple of days.
Chelsea eyeing move for PL star in January
According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea are keeping tabs on Bournemouth centre-back Illia Zabarnyi over a potential move before the end of the January transfer window.
The 22-year-old joined the Cherries from Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv two years ago and has been an influential part of Andoni Iraola’s backline in recent months.
