These 2 midfielders would be perfect for Chelsea in January

Marco Verratti

Another midfield option for the Blues would be Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti, who has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the last few weeks.

The 24-year-old has been in the French capital since 2012, and has helped the club win four successive Ligue 1 titles, and has in each season been named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year.

He has started 12 times for them in the league this time around, netting twice as well as laying on one assist, and was one of their star performers in December, getting the assist for Lucas Moura’s goal in their 5-0 victory over Lorient on December 21.

However, it looks like his stay at PSG could be coming to an end, as Chelsea boss Conte looks to try and bolster his squad ahead of their title charge in the second half of the season.

The Blues reportedly believe they can get Verratti for under £40 million, and if they can, it could be the signing to help Conte’s men go on and win the Premier League this season.