Is this the big hint that Chelsea are set for a massive transfer deadline day?

CHELSEA appear to be bracing themselves for a busy transfer deadline day.

 

Chelsea club secretary David Barnard

 

Chelsea's January transfer business so far has been focused on outgoings, with five fringe players leaving on loan and Ramires heading to China in a £25million deal.

News News Blog Sport understands the Blues are closing in on a £3.5m move for USA defender Matt Miazga.

The 20-year-old is set to complete a medical before signing a four-year deal today.

 

Chelsea are also expected to seal a loan move for Brazil striker Alexandre Pato, despite a paperwork delay.

And it looks like there could be more comings and goings at Stamford Bridge before Monday's 11pm deadline.

The Daily Mail report Chelsea club secretary David Barnard is unlikely to travel to Milton Keynes for the club's FA Cup fourth-round tie on Sunday (4pm).

It is added that the Blues' transfer activity is set to stop him heading to MK Dons, and facing a potentially awkward situation given he was chief executive at Wimbledon for 13 years.

 

Wimbledon's controversial relocation to Milton Keynes in 2002 reportedly still angers Barnard, who is said to be a Wimbledon community loyalist. 

Any diplomatic incident should be avoided though as Barnard is expected to stay back in London on transfer duty.

But the Daily Mail add should Barnard attend, he would fulfil club duties professionally but refuse any hospitality from the host club.