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.

It was supposed to be a quiet January for Chelsea. And in some ways, it indeed was, with only one signing made for the first-team, and even that just a loan recall.

Signing a striker and winger will be the main priorities for Chelsea in the summer transfer window according to The Athletic.The January window slammed shut on Monday night, with many supporters left

Maresca disliked the distractions the transfer window brought but will be satisfied with the way Chelsea trimmed their squad

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has issued an honest assessment of the club’s transfer window, which saw the Blues surprisingly miss out on the striker they had been widely expected to sign.