According to a report by FootballTransfers on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, In preparation for the upcoming January transfer window, Chelsea are keeping an eye on Myles Lewis-Skelly, Josh King, Harrison Armstrong, and Lewis Miley as possible midfield reinforcements. Although the club is exploring other possibilities, Alex Scott of Bournemouth is still their principal target.

As Xabi Alonso's squad looks to bolster their midfield, they may try to sign Scott again, this time to see how far Bournemouth is willing to go in negotiations.

According to reports, Bournemouth could reconsider their stance if Chelsea submits a bid of around €120 million, even though Chelsea had multiple offers rejected during the summer transfer window.

According to Chelsea journalist Simon Phillips, the club is keeping tabs on four midfielders—Lewis-Skelly, King, Armstrong, and Miley—who are reportedly being watched by scouts as they assess their transfer potential. Their combined market value is estimated at €131.6 million.

After reestablishing himself as an integral part of Mikel Arteta's squad, Arsenal may be hesitant to let go of England international Lewis-Skelly, who Chelsea has been monitoring for a while.

The three English U-21 internationals—King, Armstrong, and Miley—have made waves with their respective clubs: Fulham, Everton, and Newcastle United.

Also, Liverpool has shown interest in King, and rumor has it that Everton turned down Nottingham Forest's summer offer for Armstrong. Manchester United was supposedly keeping tabs on Miley, but they never made an official offer.

It is improbable that Chelsea will authorize long-term departures during the January transfer window, instead focusing on new acquisitions.

As a result of the failure of his summer transfer to Roma, Jamie Gittens is likely to depart, and the Blues may also investigate loan offers for Aaron Anselmino, who has not been able to play since suffering an injury in pre-season.

Estevao Willian is unlikely to be leaving Chelsea anytime soon, despite interest from a number of big European clubs.