Chelsea have missed out on the signing of Gabriel Magalhaes after Everton agreed terms with the Lille star. Both Premier League sides are desperate to improve their defences as it quickly became a problematic area this season.
Frank Lampard has found that a top-class centre-back is missing at Stamford Bridge after trying an array of players. The Blues legend does not appear to have found a preferable combination and has made a centre-back a priority.
However, the same was said at Goodison Park - who have struggle at the back. After Kurt Zouma returned to Chelsea last summer from his loan, Everton desperately tried to bring him back but were rebuffed.
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