Chelsea: Enzo Maresca admits Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi could leave during January transfer window - Blues hit by shortage of defenders but Trevoh Chalobah’s return adds to competition for place

Tottenham are in the market for defenders to help cover their numerous injuries in that position this season, sources have told CaughtOffside.Spurs are enduring a bit of a nightmarish season so far,

Signed on a free from Fulham, Tosin's acquisition did not cause a stir. But Maresca has praised him as the ‘most vocal in the dressing room’

Tosin Adarbioyo became an unlikely goal threat for Chelsea, netting a brace in Chelsea's 5-0 win over Morecambe in the FA Cup third round. Chelsea were dominant

Adarabioyo moved to Chelsea over the summer from Fulham in a free transfer. The stopper has battled for a regular start this season, which has led to Brighton making an approach. But the Daily Express says manager Enzo Maresca has dug in his heels and insisted Adarabioyo must stay beyond the January market.

This one comes from the Daily Mail, so take it with as many grains of salt as you’d like, but they claim in an exclusive that Brighton & Hove Albion are interested in signing Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea and are “keen on trying to tempt” the 27-year-old away after just seven months at Stamford Bridge.

The January transfer window is open – although there’s been no action at Chelsea just yet.It’s very much a phoney war so far – lots of talk and rumour but no concrete action. At Stamford

Defenders Trevoh Chalobah and Aaron Anselmino have been recalled from loan spells at Crystal Palace and Boca Juniors respectively this winter. Axel Disasi is understood to be the centre-back most likely to leave Chelsea in order to make room for the pair.

Speculation over Tosin's future comes at a time when Chelsea have decided to recall fellow defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. It is claimed that Chalobah has been assured by Chelsea that he will start matches under Maresca during the second half of this season, potentially raising doubts over Tosin's future game time.

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo was happy with his double after their 5-0 thrashing of FA Cup opponents Morecambe.

Enzo Maresca has revealed why he opted to start Josh Acheampong for Chelsea against Bournemouth ahead of Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi. The 18-year-old was h

Tottenham are in the market for defenders to help cover their numerous injuries in that position this season, sources have told CaughtOffside. Spurs are enduring a bit of a nightmarish season so far,