The January transfer window has now closed and Chelsea's business was dominated by outgoings.

Arsenal are “actively looking” for a new signing, Mikel Arteta confirmed following Mikel Merino’s injury, and are said to have held shock talks over Newcastle star Sandro Tonali and explored a move for Leon Goretzka.

Chelsea’s transfer activity is gathering pace as deadline day approaches, with developments emerging across senior recruitment, defensive reshuffles, and potential loan moves. The Blues appear to be weighing up major investment at the top end of the squad while also fine-tuning their approach to developing and distributing young talent.

The Blues are facing a battle to bolster Liam Rosenior’s squad before the end of January.

Essugo hasn’t yet been put into the same category as Lavia because he’s only in his first season of injury hell. He had surgery on a thigh injury in the summer and this latest

Farewell

With no official blueprint of what good looks like, there’s a mix of strategies implemented in the January market. But distinct patterns suggest there’s a number of desired outcomes that extend beyond simply winning.

West Ham United succeeded in agreeing a deal for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi before the transfer deadline, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed. Disasi is surplus to requirements at Chelsea, having been dropped from the first-team squad. He searched for a new club during the January transfer window, with several Premier League sides expressing interest.