Chelsea have now been linked with the signing of one player to bolster their options in the full-back roles for the rest of the season and beyond.
Reports have linked the Blues with the addition of Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton, after registering interest in him in the past.
The Englishman has been a near ever-present for the Saints in the Championship this season, however reports have not gone away that he could be on the move.
Something that is almost certainly a reason Chelsea are keen on the deal is his versatility, with him already looking as good on either flank.
In a time when injuries are a real concern at wing-back, someone who can feature on both sides would be key in the absence of Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
His former manager, Ralph Hasenhuttl, even drew comparisons between the 26-year-old and Bayern Munich and Germany legend Phillip Lahm.
Walker-Peters compared to Lahm
He said: “We brought Kyle on the 10, a good opportunity and the first time we did it this way. I think this can be also something for the future.
“Kyle is an unbelievably smart footballer with a super football intelligence. He plays, left-back, right-back and now on the 10. In the sessions sometimes he plays six also, so he can play every position.
“He remembers me a little bit of Phillipp Lahm I must say, because he is so good on the ball, he always has good decisions. He can run and makes nearly any mistakes. He is getting better and better and this is what you need on this position.”
It remains to be seen if Chelsea’s approach for the defender becomes serious or not, however it could be a really shroud addition to their side as they look to get over the injury issues that have plagued the majority of their season so far.
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