Tuchel: We are talking about transfers, and the reinforcements should be meaningful to us

Livestream on January 10 – Chelsea beat Chesterfield 5-1 in this fa cup round. After the game, Tuchel was interviewed and talked about the transfer issue within the team.

Within Chelsea, Chilwell has been reimbursed for the season, while Rees James will remain out for weeks, with Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso in that position, or Hudson-Odoi and Pulisic making cameos. Out-of-favor Everton defender Lucas Digne has been linked to a move to Chelsea, but the Toffees prefer a permanent trade, while Tuchel wants to recall Emerson.

The Blues boss said: "We are discussing a transfer – we are having discussions with staff, the board and scouts to discuss the possibilities. We always do that, but considering we have some long-term injured players, we're looking at the transfer market and looking at the possibilities. ”

"We weren't under the maximum pressure, things had to make sense to us and there had to be quality in the reinforcements. Despite the pressure on the team, we will not be forced to lower our standards to simply bring in a player. ”

Ross Barkley is widely believed to be leaving the club in the summer transfer window and despite his links to Leeds United, Everton and Burnley, the future of the 28-year-old remains to be discussed. Tuchel said: "We haven't discussed this yet. It depends on what Barkley wants, so let's take a look. ”

On the team's Maran Sal, Tuchel said: "He played another good game, very good. I'm very happy that he did. He's reliable when we need him and he's very clear about his role. He appreciates his performance in the team and when there is a need he will come forward and show that he can be a strong teammate and player. ”

Earlier this season, Sal's agent wanted to put the players on loan. Chelsea have four games ahead of the end of January and Saar could get a key role when Christensen, Thiago Silva and Chaloba have yet to return.

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