5 left backs Chelsea could target to cover for Marcos Alonso

#2 Alex Telles (FC Porto)

The Brazilian full-back has been brilliant and has an outside chance of making Brazil's World Cup squad

According to latest reports, Chelsea is interested in signing the Brazilian from FC Porto when the transfer window re-opens in January.

The former Galatasaray full-back was also linked to Chelsea in the summer transfer window as an alternative to Alex Sandro, but a move never materialized. Earlier this year his agent already suggested that his client could possible move to Chelsea in the near future.

The Brazilian is a very good passer of the ball with an 82.7% pass completion rate. Another key aspect of his game is his ability to deliver good crosses and with strikers like Alvaro Morata and Michy Batshuayi inside the box, Telles' crossing ability will come in handy.

He is also very good at taking set pieces and has already registered 3 assists to his name, playing as a left back in Porto's 4-4-2 system.

Tellas is also capable of playing in a more advanced position and if Chelsea signs him, they will definitely add more depth and quality which is desperately needed in the current squad as they participate in four different competitions.

The full-back has a contract with the Portuguese club till 2021 and he is said to have a release clause of £35m.