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Chelsea could face some frustration in January when the transfer window opens<\/strong> but look keen on strengthening their squad.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Blues<\/a> remain interested in Alex Scott after trying to sign the midfielder from Bournemouth during the summer. However, it could be a similar story if they attempt to make another move for him this winter.<\/p>\n

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Bournemouth are still reluctant to sell Scott<\/a> and could convince him to put pen to paper on a new contract by including a release clause in it. Until that happens, the expectation is that Chelsea will try again in January, while the club could also move for a centre-back.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea could make January move for Jacobo Ramon<\/h2>\n

Como\u2019s Jacobo Ramon is being linked to Chelsea<\/a>, and the Blues could make a swoop for the 21-year-old as early as January. Any move for him in the winter transfer window is unlikely to be successful, though.<\/p>\n

According to the Daily Briefing<\/a>, Chelsea will try to open talks with Como over a January deal for Ramon<\/a>. However, there is a belief that Como will refuse to hold negotiations until at least the summer.<\/p>\n

If Chelsea are desperate to sign a new central defender and cannot land Ramon, they do have other options. The Blues have been scouting Tomas Araujo<\/a>, while they are also thought to like former Liverpool player Jarell Quansah.<\/p>\n

It is being reported that Chelsea have Quansah on their radar<\/a>. The England international has really grown since leaving the Reds for Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n

Jacobo Ramon has been likened to Virgil van Dijk<\/h2>\n

Ramon has been compared to Quansah\u2019s former Liverpool teammate Virgil van Dijk<\/a>, with both men being big, physical defenders. Ramon and Van Dijk both stand at 6\u20195\u2033.<\/p>\n

As per AS<\/a>, Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who worked with Ramon at Real Madrid, used to call him Van Dijk. How Chelsea could do with a centre-half like the Dutchman right now given how they have defended set pieces and in general this season.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of games between now and the January transfer window, and there is no guarantee that Chelsea will be able to sign Ramon. Xabi Alonso<\/a> needs to find another way to solve Chelsea\u2019s defensive issues. <\/p>\n

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