What Chelsea will do in the January transfer window

Chelsea's focus in the January transfer window is expected to be more on outgoings than incomings.

The Blues are not actively seeking new signings, but injuries or opportunities could force them into the market.

The west London club briefly enquired about Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, showing they are willing to change tack if they believe the right deal is available, but they declined to move forward after initial talks.

On the outgoing front, Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi – part of the so-called "bomb squad" – top the priority list and are available for sale or a domestic loan with Disasi attracting interest from Roma and Lyon.

Chelsea have already filled all six overseas loan slots, meaning they can only loan players within English football unless they recall one of their loanees. Strasbourg loanee Kendry Paez and Dortmund's Aaron Anselmino have been linked with returns.

Attacker Tyrique George saw a £22m deadline-day move to Fulham collapse and is allowed to explore opportunities for more first-team football.

Back-up goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen is also keen on a loan move, but Chelsea are not expected to let him go. Similarly, teenage defenders Josh Acheampong and Jorrel Hato are currently deemed unavailable for loan, despite the latter being linked with a return to his former club Ajax.

Older academy players such as Deivid Washington and Sam Rak-Sakyi will be able to explore potential loan options in English football, while academy midfielder Jimi Taurainen is available for sale and exploring his options.

Chelsea will still talk to potential major signings during January, but more with a view to acquiring them in the summer rather than in the winter window.