Chelsea will be hoping new signing Joao Felix can inject some more quality into their ranks after their underwhelming first-half of this season. The Portugal international has arrived at Stamford Bridge on a loan deal from Atletico Madrid until the end of the campaign.
He has spent the past three-and-a-half years playing in Spain and has scored 34 goals in 131 games for Diego Simeone’s side in all competitions. However, his time in La Liga has turned a bit stale over recent times and he will now be looking forward to a new challenge in England.
Chelsea have been linked with a few names this month as Graham Potter looks to put his own stamp on the squad. It appears their transfer policy is now to sign young players and develop them over the next few years. With that in mind, here is a look at how their starting XI could look following Felix’s arrival and including rumoured arrivals...
5. LB: Marc Cucurella
The former Brighton and Hove Albion man competes with Ben Chilwell (when fit) for the left-back spot. | Getty Images
6. CM: Enzo Fernandez, Benfica
The World Cup winner has been linked with Chelsea and landing him would be a big statement of intent by the club. | Getty Images
7. CM: Denis Zakaria
He has impressed over recent weeks and has competition for his place from the likes of N’Golo Kante (when fit), Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho and Conor Gallagher. | Getty Images
8. RW: Raheem Sterling
The London club have a whole host of options in forward areas such as Christian Pulisic, Mason Mount, Hakeem Ziyech and Kai Havertz but the ex-Manchester City man provides experience. | Getty Images