Julio Enciso’s loan exit to Ipswich Town for the rest of the season leaves Danny Welbeck, Joao Pedro and Georginio Rutter as the only available options in the No. 9 and No. 10 combination favoured by head coach Fabian Hurzeler.

Juventus and Chelsea are working on finalizing their agreement for Renato Veiga, but their dialogue could also involve Douglas Luiz.

Chelsea and Juventus have agreed a deal for full-back Renato Veiga on a loan until the end of the season. Viega joined Chelsea for a fee of around £12 million from FC Basel, but has only started one Premier League game so far this season.

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Renato Veiga in action during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Chelsea FC and KAA Gent at Stamford Bridge on October 03, 2024 in London, England.

Multiple outlets in Italy are reporting that Juventus now have a ‘done deal’ with Chelsea to sign defender Renato Veiga in the January transfer window.Done Deal: Juventus agree deal with Chelsea

Chelsea have been left light in midfield after injuries to Romeo Lavia and Enzo Fernandez, and they could be forced to enter the market for midfield reinforcement. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are considering a swoop for former Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Juventus have agreed a dry loan with Chelsea for defender Renato Veiga for a total cost of €4.5m and he could fly in on Thursday.

Chelsea have the opportunity to sign former Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz this month and are considering making a bid, TEAMtalk understands.

Chelsea are sending Renato Veiga on loan to Juventus with no option or obligation to buy for the Italian side. Veiga wants first-team football as he looks to the 2026 World Cup.