Trevoh Chalobah's loan spell at Crystal Palace could be cut short in January as Chelsea are considering recalling the defender amid an injury crisis, according to reports.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is set to react to the club’s poor form by asking the board to dip into the January transfer market – with one surprising first-team player in particular poised to be sacrificed.

Chelsea have a reputation for spending big, but would this shrewd transfer window move revive their flagging Premier League title chances?