Tim asked: Why do you think there is no noise about us going back for Marc Guehi? Surely it makes perfect sense to try to get him in January given the ongoing injury problems we have at the back? There seems to be such reluctance from the board to actually buy the players we need but yet have absolutely no qualms about spending big money on attackers like Jamie Gittens etc.
Our Chelsea reporter Nizaar Kinsella has been answering your questions. In the first part, he discusses the Blues' potential January transfer plans.
Tim asked: Why do you think there is no noise about us going back for Marc Guehi? Surely it makes perfect sense to try to get him in January given the ongoing injury problems we have at the back?
There seems to be such reluctance from the board to actually buy the players we need but yet have absolutely no qualms about spending big money on attackers like Jamie Gittens etc.
Nizaar answered: All bets are off after Liverpool's deadline day move collapsed. Every top club in Europe is likely to try their luck with Guehi, who has less than a year left on his Crystal Palace deal.
We know the hierarchy at Chelsea is aware of his qualities. However, I doubt injuries will factor in at this stage - given Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo are due back after the international break.
It would then be a case of whether Chelsea's project appeals to Guehi, if they make an offer and whether he is the profile needed compared with others already on the books. I am not expecting to hear anything on this soon.
Chelsea explored signing defenders before Levi Colwill's injury in the summer, most notably Dean Huijsen, but were happy to just add Jorrel Hato from Ajax, with a view to giving academy graduate Josh Acheampong further chances.
They also have other young players coming through, including Mamadou Sarr and Aaron Anselmino, who is currently on loan at Dortmund, and their future pathway is also being factored in.
Haris asked: Are Chelsea looking for a new goalkeeper in January?
Nizaar: Chelsea have money to spend in January but are currently happy with their squad and would only sign a player capable of taking the club to the next level.
They explored a potential market opportunity to sign Mike Maignan, but saw AC Milan's £25m price as too high for a player with a year left on his contract and walked away.
Of course, that price will probably come down in January, but the Blues are broadly happy with the form of Robert Sanchez, who won the Golden Glove at the Club World Cup, and are not expected to return to the market.
Youngster Mike Penders is also at the club, with his future chances another factor to consider.
Come back to this page later on Monday for part two of the Q&A with Nizaar, which will focus on progress towards a new stadium.
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