{"id":374714,"date":"2025-12-28T20:43:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T20:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/374714\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T20:43:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T20:43:10","slug":"chelsea-looking-to-complete-january-deal-quickly-amid-threat-of-real-madrid-hijack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/374714\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea looking to complete January deal quickly amid threat of Real Madrid hijack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chelsea are not expected to be busy in the January transfer window, but there could still be some activity.<\/p>\n

Second-choice goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen<\/a> could leave Stamford Bridge<\/a> in search of more game time.<\/p>\n

Last week, it was reported that Chelsea are set to receive offers for Jorgensen<\/a> when the transfer market opens.<\/p>\n

SCENARIO: You are one of Chelsea\u2019s sporting directors and Todd Boehly has given you \u00a360m to spend in January. Who are you signing? <\/p>\n

Your potential shortlist could include:<\/p>\n

Kobbie MainooMike MaignanMarc Guehi\"ToddPhoto by Robin Jones\/Getty Images <\/p>\n

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While exits are more likely than arrivals, the Blues could still make a signing or two.<\/p>\n

\"AZPhoto by Ed van de Pol\/BSR Agency\/Getty ImagesChelsea want to sign Kees Smit quickly<\/p>\n

Journalist Simon Phillips has claimed on Si Phillips Talks Chelsea<\/a> that the Club World Cup<\/a> winners are interested in signing AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit in January.<\/p>\n

According to Phillips, Real Madrid are another club who are keen on the 19-year-old, so Chelsea are trying to act quickly.<\/p>\n

On paper, Chelsea are not short of options in midfield. Enzo Maresca<\/a> can call upon Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, Andrey Santos and Dario Essugo.<\/p>\n

Romeo Lavia\u2019s injury record could force Chelsea to sign a new midfielder in 2026. Who would you buy if Kobbie Mainoo isn\u2019t available? <\/p>\n

Nottingham Forest\u2019s Elliot Anderson and Crystal Palace\u2019s Adam Wharton have both been mentioned \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

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However, Lavia and Essugo have both picked up bad injuries this season, resulting in Reece James having to play in the engine room.<\/p>\n

Going forward, Chelsea do not want James to be a long-term solution<\/a>, explaining their interest in Smit.<\/p>\n

\"AZPhoto by Ed van de Pol\/BSR Agency\/Getty ImagesKees Smit\u2019s stats this season<\/p>\n

AZ manager Maarten Martens will be pleased with how Smit\u2019s campaign is going.<\/p>\n

Smit is not 20 yet, but he has still managed to make 15 starts in the Eredivisie this term. The Dutch youngster has also been able to chip in with a couple of goals.<\/p>\n

In total, Smit has already made 27 appearances in all competitions, showing how much Martens trusts him.<\/p>\n

As per WhoScored<\/a>, Smit makes 1.7 key passes per league game and has an average pass success rate of 89.2%. It is clear to see that the Netherlands Under-21 international is quite capable on the ball.<\/p>\n

A move to Chelsea is risky. When everyone is fit, he may not get much of a look-in. But from Chelsea\u2019s point of view, you can see why they would want this deal to happen.<\/p>\n

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