Chelsea, who host Wolves on Monday night, have been linked with January moves for a whole host of strikers — speculation which Maresca deemed a “disaster” on Friday — but the club are hopeful that Jackson will become more clinical if given time.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said his young side “are not kids” as he called on them to embrace the challenge of ending a five-game winless run. The Blues have sunk to fifth in the Premier League since they last won a game on December 15 as their brief challenge to leaders Liverpool crumbled.

AC Milan have approached Chelsea regarding a transfer of Joao Felix, according to Italian media. The Portugal international has, quite predictably, been a disappointing signing for the Blues Chelsea did not need another attacking midfielder,