The signing of a central defender depends on exits and the club have to fund the purchase of a striker and a right-footed winger too. There are two questions to answer on the issue: why Chelsea are pursuing another player in this position at all and what are the ramifications for those centre-backs at the club?

Dean Huijsen is a wanted man after a brilliant first season in England. The Dutch defender is on Liverpool's radar as well. Richard Hughes wants to bring in another centre-back, especially with the future of Ibrahima Konate up in the air.

Chelsea have stolen a march on their rivals in the race to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a stunning breakthrough season with the south coast club and is already regarded as one of Europe’s most highly-rated young defenders.