Chelsea winter window transfer manifesto for domestic revival

The 25-year-old has struck 26 goals for his current employers since term, including a brilliant brace over Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage. Though, with Shakhtar having exited from Europe’s elite club competition, Teixeira may see Chelsea’s present involvement in the knockout stage as a huge incentive.

Attacking ranks need uplifting

As well as trying to lure the Brazilian to London, Hiddink may seek a player sensationally scoring goals a lot closer to home, with Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy now hot property after his record Premier League scoring exploits.

With Diego Costa severely struggling to rediscover his former clinical form in front of goal and Radamel Falcao continuing his disastrous fall from grace, Vardy could be an ideal quick-fix for the remainder of this campaign. Although, it may take a substantial wage offer to prize him away from potentially being part of a historic Foxes squad, as they amazingly sit atop of the division.

It is believed £30m will be enough to lure the recently-capped England international striker away from the King Power Stadium, but whether the club will allow Hiddink to spend so much at this stage is unclear.

Blues to recommence Stones pursuit?

It’s evident Chelsea require forward reinforcements, with the likes of Eden Hazard, Costa and Oscar all suffering a bleak dip in performances this season, but their backline could also do with bolstering ahead of a long 2016.

John Terry is nearing the end of his career, while Gary Cahill and Kurt Zouma haven’t looked as efficient as they did during the title triumphing last campaign, meaning another instalment of the John Stones transfer saga may begin.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez categorically stated that his gifted young centre back wasn’t for sale and rejected several high-profile bids from the Blues when Mourinho was in charge, and there could be more to follow from new coach Hiddink.

Despite their current Premier League standing, Stones would almost be guaranteed a starting spot and a chance to test himself in Europe, with long-term prospects possibly looking more appealing than remaining on Merseyside.

A huge price-tag is the defender’s head, but Chelsea are in crisis and owner Roman Abramovich will want a swift resolve, which could see the club splash out on plenty of fresh faces in order to stage a revival and they are 6/1 for a top four finish.

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