Carney Chukwuemeka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Ben Chilwell have all been left out in the cold by Enzo Maresca this season. And the unwanted trio could be shipped out of Stamford Bridge to give them a chance of banking minutes during the latter stages of the season.

Chelsea are keen on signing another goalkeeper amid Robert Sanchez's struggles between the posts, although Manchester United are targeting the same man: Gregor Kobel

Chelsea are interested in signing Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich before next week's transfer deadline but are not alone, with several clubs chasing the winger's signature

In November, he suggested that Jamie Vardy was the best English striker of his generation, better even than Wayne Rooney or Harry Kane. He also claimed that League One side Barrow and then a doomed Southampton were the “worst” possible opponents for his Chelsea side, who went on to score five in both games.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has faulted Enzo Maresca for Chelsea's collapse this season, pointing at the exact point that manager wrongly turned it around.

Chelsea fans believe that Enzo Maresca has damaged the mentality of the squad with his comments after Ian Wright's analysis.

However, Chelsea is not alone in the race for Durán, who is valued at 80 million euros. Arsenal is also looking to strengthen its attack and has shown interest in the forward, which could complicate the Blues' aspirations in this market.

Jorgensen has made 13 appearances for Chelsea since his £21m move from Villarreal last summer but only two of those have come in the league. Maresca was asked about the form of his No. 1 after he made another mistake in Chelsea’s defeat to Manchester City.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has rallied around Pep Guardiola and said the struggling Manchester City boss needs support.