Premier League leaders Chelsea remain in pole position to regain the title after drawing 1-1 at rivals Liverpool on Tuesday night.

Antonio Conte’s men went into the clash at Anfield eight points clear of second place Tottenham, and that gap looked set to be 11 when David Luiz put them ahead on Merseyside with an excellent free-kick that caught Jurgen Klopp’s side unaware.

However, the Reds hit back in the second half through Georginio Wijnaldum to end a run of three straight home defeats, but it means that they remain 10 points behind the Blues in the table with just 15 games to go.

Thus, it appears to be Chelsea’s title to lose given that they have lost just once in their last 17 league matches, and don’t have any European commitments to worry about between now and the end of the season.

Nonetheless, some still felt that the Blues were lacking in some areas ahead of the second half of the campaign, and that manager Conte should have dived into the January transfer market to strengthen his squad.

Yet, Chelsea were one of several Premier League clubs not to bring anybody in during the window despite being linked with many top-quality players, and here are THREE massive deals that the Blues missed out on last month…

Steven N’Zonzi

Chelsea were one of a few top European clubs reportedly keeping an eye on Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi during the transfer window.

The Frenchman moved to the Spanish club in 2015 after a great three-year spell at Stoke, and has since gone on to develop into a top-quality midfielder who helps make Sevilla tick.

The 28-year-old was part of the side that won the Europa League last season, and he has been one of their highest-rated performers over the course of his 18-month spell in La Liga.

His excellent displays attracted interest from around Europe, with Chelsea a side looking at N’Zonzi in a bid to strengthen their midfield area.

However, with Cesc Fabregas remaining at the club beyond the deadline, Conte clearly felt that he didn’t need another central midfielder, and his hopes were dashed anyway when N’Zonzi agreed a new contract at Sevilla a few days ago.

Moussa Dembele

This was a potential transfer that many kept an eye on over the course of deadline day, but striker Moussa Dembele does remain a Celtic player for at least the rest of the season.

Recent reports suggest that Chelsea made a £40 million bid for the young Frenchman on the final day of the window, and speculation was rife that he was moving to Stamford Bridge when he was seen in London on deadline day.

However, it turns out that Dembele, who has scored 20 goals in 38 games for Brendan Rodgers’ side this season, was having a scan on a knee injury, and thus a potential move to England was not on the cards.

Nonetheless, Conte is clearly interested in the young forward, who many see as having a huge future in the game, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Blues reignite their interest in the summer.

James Rodriguez

James Rodriguez’s future at Real Madrid is far from certain after a season of restricted first team opportunities.

The Colombian captain, who captured the imagination of many during the 2014 World Cup, and indeed earned himself a dream move to the Bernabeu for it, has started just four of their 19 La Liga games this season, while also starting just three of their six Champions League group matches.

The 25-year-old is clearly a surplus to requirements in the Spanish capital, and there were reports back in December that Chelsea were looking to bring the attacker to England during the winter window.

The Blues reportedly attempted to sign Rodriguez in the last days of the summer window but to no avail and, although the potential deal seemed to go quiet as January progressed, you sense that it was a deal Chelsea could have done, and may still do at the end of the season.