Football fans love transfers, and it only took about 12 hours after the window closed this summer for some oddballs on the internet to be claiming that Chelsea needed this or that player in January.
We’ve kept our powder dry throughout injuries and Covid, simply because panic buying average players in January is how clubs get themselves into sticky situations.
But the injury to Reece James last night has finally swung the balance in favour of making at least one move this winter.
It doesn’t have to be big or expensive. but with our first choice left and right wing backs out, and long term cover needed in both positions, there’s not much to lose by spending now rather than in the summer.
You’ll pay more money, but if you need the player right away, that’s acceptable. In fact, there’s something to be said for wrapping up the deal now so the new face can be ready as early in January as possible.
