'It's a possibility': Romano names player Chelsea could sign in January

"Chelsea really like Ajax’s Edson Alvarez and they have for some time now," Fabrizio Romano said.

"It’s a possibility [Chelsea they might try to sign him in January] but not something that is guaranteed yet."

The 25-year-old has made 119 appearances for Ajax since joining the club in 2019.

Stats website FBRef says that he makes 2.59 tackles, 1.49 interceptions and 1.34 blocks per game, ranking among the best 20% of defensive midfielders in Europe on these stats.

The Mexican is ridiculously good in the air: he wins 3.61 aerial duels per 90 minutes, making him the best defensive midfielder in Europe in that regard.

When a stat is close to 99, it means the player is better than others in his position in Europe at a given component.