Chelsea sought to bolster their midfield by exploring a move for Fulham's Sander Berge before Enzo Fernandez's transfer to Manchester City. Despite interest, Chelsea did not submit a formal bid, and Fulham deemed Berge unavailable for sale.
The Blues ultimately failed to secure a replacement for Fernandez, focusing instead on other targets like Monaco's Lamine Camara and Roma's Manu Kone, but their efforts fell short as the transfer window closed without a new midfielder.
Chelsea's midfield struggles were evident in their recent loss to Arsenal, highlighting the urgent need for reinforcements. Fans should monitor the January window closely, especially with Alex Scott on their radar and Moises Caicedo's potential return against Hull.