After looking at left-back and centre-back targets over the last couple of weeks, we now move on to Chelsea’s options to strengthen the midfield.

Both Conor Gallagher and Billy Gilmour will be returning from loan spells in the coming weeks, and manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to assess the pair in pre-season training.

However, even if one of them becomes part of the first-team setup next campaign, the Blues are still likely to look at signing another holding midfielder.

Press the next page as we name four players Chelsea may target to reinforce their numbers in the middle of the park.