Chelsea are exploring the possibility of acquiring 33-year-old Everton captain and England centre-back James Tarkowski during the January transfer window.
According to club insiders, there's a pressing need at Stamford Bridge for experience, charisma, and leadership in the squad. Tarkowski, who boasts a wealth of Premier League experience, is viewed as the ideal candidate to bolster the defensive line.
The club is not looking to bring in another young central defender; instead, the focus is on developing the existing talent within the ranks. The Blues are preparing a new contract agreement for Josh Achiampong, while promising midfielder Honest Ahanor is set to join the first team next summer.
At Chelsea, there is hope that Tarkowski can step into a leadership role in the defence and serve as a mentor to the club’s young academy players—similar to the impact experienced veterans like Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck have on their teams.
