Chelsea may address their defensive situation in January, given that they have struggled in that department so far this season. Enzo Maresca’s side have recorded only three clean sheets in their 10 matches across all competitions, and it is being shown that Levi Colwill’s absence is being felt.

Colwill is out for the foreseeable future after tearing his ACL during pre-season, and this has left Maresca with a shortage of quality in the centre of defence. As such, this could be addressed when the transfer market re-opens in January.

Chelsea not planning Ronald Araujo approach in January

Ronald Araujo in a Barcelona press conference (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Chelsea have been linked with Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo in recent weeks, but according to Pete O’Rourke (via Football Insider), he is not someone they are planning to make a move for in January. However, the door could be open for a deal to be done as early as next summer.

“I don’t think Chelsea will do anything in January. Liverpool were linked in the summer. Again, I’m not sure they’ll try and sign him in January. Both of those clubs will be monitoring his long-term situation at Barcelona.

“If Barcelona do give any...