Pedro signs? Plus four more transfer targets to turn into done deals before deadline day

Pedro: Barcelona forward has many qualities and goals are one of them – to find out who Chelsea can sign next,

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is believed to want reinforcements, something many fans would agree with. Another defender, midfielder and a quality attacker are reportedly priority signings, so here, talkSPORT looks at possible additions, beginning with Pedro, who looks like signing for Chelsea ahead of Manchester United.

John Stones: The manager wants to strengthen his defence and the Everton man is a top target

 

 It looks like Chelsea target Antonio Rudiger will join Roma instead of the Blues, but Mourinho appears set on improving his defence and has been open about his pursuit of Stones. The club are expected to offer Everton as much as £35m for the 21-year-old centre-back.

Axel Witsel: Another central midfielder to provide more protection to the defence?

 

Witsel sitting next to Nemanja Matic in the middle would allow for Cesc Fabregas to attack more, providing those crucial assists and weighing in with goals, too. Considering Ramires is being linked with Juventus, a move for Zenit man Witsel (above, centre) does not seem so outlandish. The Chelsea defence would also be greatly improved as it may even allow Kurt Zouma to move into central defence to play alongside either Stones, Terry or Cahill. Italian club Milan have been linked with Witsel, however.

 

Paul Pogba: Expensive, but a superb midfielder in both attack and defence
 

His would be an expensive transfer, but Chelsea are one of the few clubs able to afford Pogba. The Juve man is one of the most highly-rated central midfielder and his club have been open in claiming a huge offer would leave them with no choice but to sell the 22-year-old France international.

Ross Barkley: The attacking midfielder to appease fans?

Barkley has begun the season in great form, but given Everton are likely to sell John Stones, it seems highly unlikely they will also let 21-year-old midfielder Barkley follow. Some Chelsea fans feel the club need another attacking midfielder and just rely on Eden Hazard. Barkley has said previously he enjoys playing behind the striker, taking opponents on, creating and having shots. Is he the right player to fill that hole?