Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Lazio centre-back Mario Gila, with Brighton also reportedly interested.
The Blues lost Levi Colville to an anterior cruciate ligament injury before the start of the season. Enzo Mareschi's public pleas for a new centre-back his wishes were not fulfilled.
Chelsea have had issues at centre-back, particularly with injuries in recent weeks, while a number of mistakes have been made which have cost the Blues points.
Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Mario Gila
Chelsea are set to invite Trevo Chalobah, Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo for Saturday's clash with Nottingham Forest after the trio missed out on the win over Liverpool.
Benoit Badiashile and Josh Acheampong started that game, but both were taken off in the second half, although their injuries are not considered serious.
Whether Chelsea will make a move for a centre-back in January remains to be seen, although they also have the option of recalling one of Mamadou Sarr or Aaraon Anselmino, who are out on loan.
However, Football Insider Chelsea are reportedly keeping an eye on Lazio's Gila and Brighton are also said to be interested.
The report adds that Chelsea are admirers of the 25-year-old and have already monitored him several times this season.
Chelsea were linked with Gila over the summer. who played 31 matches for Lazio last season. but the Spaniard's contract expires in 2027 and interest appears to be growing.
Enzo Maresca must decide on the best defensive pairing
While the discussion seems to center on whether the Blues will sign a new defender in January, Maresca needs to decide which partner would be best for him.
Chelsea have several options and Maresca really needs to decide on a partnership this season.
Trevo Chalobah played every game before being sent off against Brighton, while Wesley Fofana started back-to-back games before suffering concussion against Lincoln.
Maresca may consider this duo to be his best match, but whoever it is needs to make a decision and stick to it because you don't want to change and change throughout the season.
