Renato Veiga is one of the numerous names being linked with a move away from Chelsea this month with Premier League duo Wolves and Bournemouth said to be interested in the Portugal international

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said France centre-back Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn hamstring.

But it is Chelsea’s lack of control during matches that is providing a test for him now. The 2-0 defeat at Ipswich Town means Chelsea have lost successive games for the first time under Maresca. They have failed to score in successive away games too and ended 2024 picking up just one point from their final three league matches.

Chelsea have a decision to make in January regarding the depth of available centre-backs at Enzo Maresca's disposal.

Chelsea welcome League Two side Morecambe to Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup third round on Saturday afternoon with Enzo Maresca expected to name a much-changed line-up in SW6