Thomas Tuchel and Todd Boehly agree on Chelsea’s January transfer priority

The Blues failed with a move for the Mexican in the final 48 hours of the summer window, with the Dutch giants unwilling to listen to offers for the midfielder having lost a series of first team players already.

Chelsea were scrambling for signings in the final days of the window and Denis Zakaria arrived on loan from Juventus after the Blues’ failed pursuit of Alvarez.

But the Evening Standard say the Blues will revisit a move for Alvarez in January after the Mexican made it clear that he wants to move to Stamford Bridge.

In any case, Tuchel and Boehly are in agreement that Chelsea’s midfield is an area that requires urgent attention.

Dinamo Moscow attacking midfielder Arsen Zakharyan is another target, with Chelsea showing keen interest in the 19-year-old.

Chelsea spent around £270m in the summer window and Boehly will again give Tuchel significant funds to spend to invest in the squad in January.

Jorginho and N’Golo Kante both have less than a year left on their deals at the club, while there’s uncertainty over Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s future.

Jorginho is keen on a return to Italy, with Juventus interested in the former Napoli ace.

Kante is keen on staying in west London but Chelsea are considering their options.

The Frenchman’s injury problems have piled up in the last two years but he is the club’s second highest earner.

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