Punters who put free bets and large wagers with online bookmakers on Chelsea to win the EPL this campaign will be happy that the Blues currently sit atop the Premier League. They are looking back to their best after the disastrous season they had last year.
Both Diego Costa and Eden Hazard are playing like world-class stars again and they have the chance in the January window to buy new stars to supplement their bid to reclaim their throne.
With the January transfer window now open, there are many back page transfer gossip columns linking Chelsea with a whole host of players. If they are going to win the EPL this campaign they will need to get their transfer dealing right. If you are considering putting on free bets or large wagers on the transfer market with online bookmakers, the below are some of the more likely candidates who have been linked with the Blues.
Antoine Griezmann
One of the most exciting players to be linked with Chelsea is Antoine Griezmann. Blues fans would love to see the star footballer at Stamford Bridge and if they can pull it off, he will definitely improve the first team.
The player has a £85 million release clause in his contract and obviously that’s a huge sum if Chelsea would really be willing to trigger this. They would have to truly be all in to sign him.
Ben Gibson
One player that might surprise many Chelsea observers is Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson. He may not increase the Blues chances of winning the EPL but he is definitely a defender with bags of potential.
Alessio Romagnoli
During the summer, Chelsea unsuccessfully tried to sign Alessio Romagnoli, so he’ll probably continue to be linked with the side. It is rumored that the Blues are looking to table a whopping £50 million bid.
James Rodriguez
A large number of media outlets in Spain have reported that Chelsea is looking to try and obtainJames Rodriguez.
This transfer rumor definitely has at least a little bit of traction as the playmaker is not in the Real Madrid first team, and hoping that someone gives him an escape route.
Andre Silva
Another exciting player often linked is Porto midfielder, Andre Silva. The transfer would be difficult though as the Portuguese giants aren’t really looking to sell. If Chelsea is going to be successful in securing his services they will need to pay out at least £51 million.
Antonio Rudiger
German international Antonio Rudiger is also a target of Manchester United, so once again the two clubs could be competing over the same player. The 23-year-old central defender plays for Roma and will add steal and cover for the team who is successful at signing him.
Felipe Anderson
It has been widely reported in Italian gossip columns that the Blues are the favorites to secure the signing of Felipe Anderson from Lazio. The attacking Brazilian midfielder would add vital cover for Hazard should the Belgian get injured.
This would be a great reinforcement in the push for the EPL title.