Tuchel confirms Chelsea are looking to make signings

Chelsea FC boss Thomas Tuchel


Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Chelsea are looking to enter the transfer market this month.

Injuries and Covid-19 cases have hampered the Blues this season and they are expected to bring in reinforcements while the window is open.

Head coach Tuchel said: “We are discussing – we are in talks with the staff and the board and the scouting, checking the possibilities.


“We always do that, but given the fact that we have some long-term injuries we’re looking into the market and looking into the possibilities.

“We’re not under the highest pressure, and things have to make sense for us personality-wise and position-wise and also for quality.”

The left wing-back position is a definite concern for Chelsea in light of Ben Chilwell missing the rest of the season with a long-term knee injury.

Talks have taken place with Lyon with a view to bringing Emerson Palmieri back from a season-long loan, but the French club are reluctant to part with him.

“I will not hide from the fact that we have a long-term injury with Ben Chilwell as our left wing-back, who will miss the whole season,” Tuchel said when asked whether Emerson might return.

“Of course we know and appreciate him (Emerson) as a player and as a person. He had such a huge influence although he did not have a lot of minutes last season.

“He is a top guy and a top professional and is still a Chelsea player.

“But it’s not only what I wish for – it’s also that we need to evaluate the situation.

“We’re looking into it, on this position, and that’s one of the options.”