The uplifting of Chelsea's transfer ban has changed the game in west London.

No longer is Frank Lampard constrained by the limitations of a transfer embargo and forced to rely on a selection of immensely talented youngsters.

Exactly how the Blues will approach the January window is unclear, but the recent decision to remove the embargo has evoked plenty of intrigue amongst the supporters regarding potential incoming signings.

Defensively the club have left plenty to be desired this season, with 24 goals conceded representing the joint-worst record of the Premier League's top ten clubs.

Clearly there is work to do if Chelsea are to challenge for the title under Lampard's tutelage and new signings may well be on the agenda to further their ambitions.

And, in light of a recent report from Sky Sports, the fans have suggested Bournemouth's Nathan Ake is a player they should be looking to sign.

The report claims that Manchester City are looking to rival Chelsea, who can still exercise a £40m buy-back clause, for the signature of the 24-year-old defender, prompting fans of the latter to call for his return.

The Netherlands international initially moved to Stamford Bridge in 2011, but he joined the Cherries in 2017 following a succession of loan deals.

Given Mo Salah and Kevin De Bruyne have gone on to achieve glowing success at two of Chelsea's biggest domestic rivals, it was no surprise to see two fans suggest a transfer decision could once again come back to haunt them if Pep Guardiola beats them to Ake's signature.

Finally, two fans viewed the Ake news with consideration over Kalidou Koulibaly at the forefront of their analysis.

One fan suggested that a deal for the 11 cap Netherlands international should be sanctioned if the Napoli star cannot be secured, but another claimed Premier League experience and a four year age gap should swing the decision in Ake's favour.