Chelsea let go of a handful of players like Joāo Félix without bringing in many reinforcements that could help in their push for Champions League qualification.

Chelsea’s continued pursuit of a winger and striker speaks volumes. Nicolas Jackson is on his longest scoring drought at the club (eight games) and Mudryk’s suspension for failing a doping test means inexperienced 19-year-old Tyrique George is being asked to step up.

Chelsea didn't make any signings during the January transfer window but it wasn't for lack of trying, with Nottingham Forest rebuffing their approach for Murillo

Axel Disasi made a late loan move to Aston Villa on the evening of transfer deadline day, despite serving as a backup for the first part of the season at Chelsea. Rumours for bigger transfers never materialised into action,