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Chelsea Eyes January Targets Amid Midfield Injury Crisis
11/13/2025
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- Chelsea Football Club prepares for January transfer window to address midfield injuries.
- Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace is Chelsea's top target, a 21-year-old praised for maturity.
- Palace says Wharton isn't for sale mid-season, and a nine-figure fee would push 2026 move.
- Chelsea is eyeing Nico Paz, a Spanish playmaker at Como, open to Premier League move.
- Chelsea is considering Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, though a loan to Chelsea is unlikely.
