English press reports have revealed that Chelsea is closely monitoring the situation of the young midfield duo, Elliott Anderson of Nottingham Forest and Adam Houghton of Crystal Palace, as part of their plan to strengthen their midfield during the upcoming winter transfer window.

According to reports, the London club considers the players to be promising talents in the English Premier League, amid shared interest from Manchester United in signing them as well.

This potential move by Chelsea comes at a time when their Belgian player, Romeo Lavia, continues to struggle with injuries since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, prompting the club's management to consider strengthening the position with a ready player capable of making an immediate impact.

Sources indicate that Chelsea may take a decisive step once the January transfer window opens, especially as they realize that signing one of the two players could require a significant financial outlay due to their current value and the growing interest in them within the Premier League.