Chelsea: Enzo Maresca admits Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi could leave during January transfer window - Blues hit by shortage of defenders but Trevoh Chalobah’s return adds to competition for place

Chelsea have been utterly dominant in the opening 30 minutes of their Premier League clash against Wolves, and have deservedly taken the lead through Tosin Adarabioyo. An unlikely first goalscorer, but 2025 has been very fruitful for the defender at the other end of the pitch.

Brighton want Enciso to sign a new contract first — his current deal expires in June 2026 — but Enciso is reluctant to commit. He was recalled to the starting line-up by Hurzeler in December, following a change of mindset in training.

Adarabioyo moved to Chelsea over the summer from Fulham in a free transfer. The stopper has battled for a regular start this season, which has led to Brighton making an approach. But the Daily Express says manager Enzo Maresca has dug in his heels and insisted Adarabioyo must stay beyond the January market.

Tosin Adarabioyo has sent a message to Chelsea fans on social media after their 3-1 victory over Wolves in the Premier League.

Tosin Adarabioyo is becoming a bit of a goal machine. After smashing in two from range in his last start for the Blues, he scored his latest (his fourth of the season in all competitions) from close

Chelsea are unwilling to sell Tosin Adarabioyo and instead, Axel Disasi and Renato Veiga are the defenders who could leave West London.

The Daily Mail says Brighton are planning to bid for Adarabioyo during this month's transfer window. And the Seagulls believe they can convince Chelsea to sell. Adarabioyo moved to the Blues just last summer after coming off contract at Fulham and making a quick profit would suit the Blues board.

Chelsea star Tosin Adarabioyo has opened up on Trevoh Chalobah's brilliant performance in the Blues' 3-1 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday (January 20).

Defenders Trevoh Chalobah and Aaron Anselmino have been recalled from loan spells at Crystal Palace and Boca Juniors respectively this winter. Axel Disasi is understood to be the centre-back most likely to leave Chelsea in order to make room for the pair.

Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Cucurella scored and Trevoh Chalobah set up another as Stamford Bridge saw a 3-1 win from their Chelsea over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

But we are in January and anything can happen.” Tottenham’s interest in Adarabioyo arises amidst their own defensive crisis. With first-choice centre-backs sidelined, Spurs have resorted to using youngsters like 18-year-old Archie Gray and backup defender Radu Dragușin.