Chelsea are interested in signing a player from AFC Bournemouth before the January transfer window.

It seems that Chelsea has set their sights on AFC Bournemouth's star player, Illya Zabarnyi, as a possible addition to their defensive lineup for the upcoming January transfer window. The 22-year-old Ukrainian has been making waves since he joined the Cherries in 2023 for a hefty price of £24 million from Dynamo Kyiv. Despite previous interest from Arsenal, Zabarnyi has signed a contract extension with Bournemouth until 2029, solidifying his position as a key player at the club.

According to reports from Football Transfers and the BBC Gossip column, Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca is a huge admirer of Zabarnyi and is eager to bring him to Stamford Bridge. With 43 international caps for Ukraine, Zabarnyi has proven himself as a standout player for Bournemouth and has gained a loyal fan base at Vitality Stadium. However, Chelsea may face difficulties in securing his services due to the high transfer fee and his importance to Bournemouth's manager, Andoni Iraola.

But it seems that Zabarnyi is not the only player on Chelsea's radar for defensive reinforcements. In addition to the Ukrainian, the Blues are also looking at Benfica's 22-year-old central defender, Tomás Araújo, as an alternative option. In fact, Chelsea tried to sign Araújo last summer but were unable to close the deal before the transfer window closed, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. He further adds that Chelsea is actively monitoring the center-back market and will continue to do so in the upcoming January transfer window or even in the summer.

It is no surprise that Chelsea is constantly on the lookout for top-quality players to strengthen their squad. With a reputation for being one of the biggest and most successful clubs in the Premier League, the Blues are always looking to add talented players to their ranks. And with the potential addition of Zabarnyi or Araújo, Chelsea's defense could become even more formidable.

However, only time will tell if Chelsea will be successful in securing either of these players. With the January transfer window fast approaching, fans can expect to see some exciting developments in the world of football and potentially some new faces joining the Blues.

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