With Chelsea sitting at the top of the Premier League standings and a number of world-class attacking players at his disposal, the general consensus was that Thomas Tuchel would be more than satisfied with his options in the final third.
However, according to a report on Thursday, the Blues head coach has informed the club's hierarchy that he is keen to add another forward to his squad.
If that speculation is correct, the demand may stem from injuries sustained by Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku, something which has forced Tuchel to identify alternative solutions.
While much can change between now and the January transfer window, Sports Mole suggests five players who could bolster the squad of the European champions at the midway point of the campaign.
DUSAN VLAHOVIC
ANDREA BELOTTI
Despite Vlahovic receiving interest from clubs around Europe, it would arguably make more sense for Chelsea to move for Andrea Belotti over the Fiorentina frontman.
KARIM ADEYEMI
If reports are to be believed, it is only a matter of time before Karim Adeyemi makes the transfer to one of European football's biggest clubs.
The 19-year-old, who has already won three caps for Germany, has chipped in with 14 goals for Red Bull Salzburg this season, form which has led to interest from Liverpool.
While a move to Anfield may appear to be a better fit at this stage, Adeyemi could be attracted by the prospect of joining the German contingent at Stamford Bridge.
ARMANDO BROJA
ARTEM DZYUBA
We admit that this is a long shot. Having recently turned 33 years of age, Artem Dzyuba will not be regarded as a long-term option by Chelsea.
However, the veteran, who is in the last year of his contract, would add something different off the substitutes' bench, filling the void which was left by Olivier Giroud.
Being Russian, the same nationality as owner Roman Abramovich, also plays into his favour, and he could put himself into Tuchel's thinking if he causes problems when Zenit St Petersburg host Chelsea in the Champions League on December 8
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