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As already known, Chelsea didn't sign anyone in the January transfer window with most emphasis on a potential big spending summer for the European Champions.

Despite a clear need for a Ben Chilwell back-up, Marina Granovskaia's best attempts to terminate Emerson Palmieri's loan spell at Lyon fell on death ears, understands.

A compensation package of £3million wasn't enough to the frustration of Blues supporters who worry manager Thomas Tuchel hasn't been backed fully.

However, Tuchel is understood to be really happy with his squad currently despite a late lull in form for his Chelsea side, especially in the Premier League with a 10 point deficit now present between themselves and league leaders Man City.

The real test regarding the strength of the board's connection to the Blues boss will come in the summer with at least three moves expected to be completed.

Jules Kounde, Declan Rice and Aurelien Tchouameni are three names high up on the priority list according to The Athletic but on top of this, Niklas Sule could be an easy deal to complete if the six year plan was to be followed.

Two centre-halves and two midfielders on this list showcase the areas of need that require fixing in the summer.

At the back, currently all of Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen are going to walk out the door come the end of the season for free.

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