Trevoh Chalobah has just returned to Chelsea after his loan was cut short but has hit attempts to re-sign his former Crystal Palace teammate.

Crystal Palace fear centre back Chadi Riad has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The injury, if confirmed, would potentially keep Riad out for the best part of a year and leaves Palace short in the centre-back area.

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Crystal Palace are short in their defensive ranks and a Champions League winner could be the tonic to their solutions

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

The 2025 January transfer window is well and truly open, with Premier League clubs eyeing reinforcements midway through another gruelling campaign.

Rangers boss Philippe Clement insists it's 'too early' for Jefte to join a club like Chelsea after his Brazilian left-back was linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.