Chelsea have reportedly made enquiries about signing Carlos Baleba from Brighton as they aim to strengthen their squad before the January transfer window closes. Brighton, however, has firmly rejected this potential deal, indicating their desire to retain Baleba for the time being. In addition to Baleba, Chelsea also showed interest in Georginio Rutter, another player from Brighton, but encountered the same refusal. Despite Chelsea's past success in acquiring talent from Brighton, such as Moises Caicedo, Brighton has opted to keep Baleba and Rutter, given their strong performances this season. This decision underscores Brighton's intention to maintain key players, while Chelsea continues to enhance their squad under the guidance of Enzo Maresca.