Chelsea have been quiet on incoming moves so far in January, although they are believed to be interested in signing a defender, with Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi among those admired. Questions likely to be asked ahead of Morecambe's visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday include:

Chelsea, on Friday, gave an update on their activities, so far, in the January transfer window. In a post on their website, the Blues announced all the players that have left Stamford Bridge this month on loan and permanent transfers.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed Ben Chilwell and Cesare Casadei are not playing in the FA Cup against Morecambe tomorrow because he does not want to threaten their chances of leaving this month.

Chelsea will be without Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for their FA Cup third round home game against Morecambe, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday. Fofana and Badiashile are out with long-term injuries while midfielder Dewsbury-Hall,

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has not included Ben Chilwell in his FA Cup squad to face Morecambe as the 28-year-old "is probably going to leave" the club.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed he "likes" Marc Guéhi as a player but has played down talk of an imminent move for the Crystal Palace defender.

Enzo Maresca has admitted his admiration for Chelsea transfer target Marc Guehi and has not ruled out a recall for Trevoh Chalobah. The Blues could be forced into the transfer market this month for defensive additions with centre-back duo Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile both currently sidelined with long-term injuries.