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Although there was very little business done by Chelsea n the January market, that does not mean the club was inactive during the window.
They did manage to sign teenage left-back Dylan Williams, whilst attempts to sign another teenager Mason Burstow, the Charlton Athletic striker were initially rejected., before he was signed and then loaned back to the League One side.
It has now been reported that they were interested Ina third youngsters Zak Sturge. He is another left-back and plays for Brighton under-18s and the England national side at the same age level.
The Premier League side had two late bids to sign him turned down, but they have not given up hope, and could well be ready to renew their interest in the 17 year old in the summer.
They could face competition though – Bundesliga sides Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen are also reported to be tracking his situation.
Andy is an exiled English football fan living in Cyprus. He loves all sports but football is his abiding passion, and he still has dreams every now and then about scoring the winning goal in a Wembley Cup Final, even though his playing days are long gone. He follows most major leagues, across Europe at least, and has a favoured team in each. When he’s not watching, listening, reading or downloading podcasts about football, he spend his time worrying about his beloved Arsenal.