Chelsea have reportedly shown interest in signing Georginio Rutter from Brighton as they aim to bolster their squad before the January transfer window closes. However, Brighton has firmly rejected this potential transfer, indicating their desire to retain Rutter for the time being. Additionally, Chelsea expressed interest in another Brighton player, Carlos Baleba, but encountered the same refusal from the Seagulls. Although Chelsea has a history of successfully acquiring talent from Brighton, such as Moises Caicedo, Brighton is currently determined to keep their key players, including Rutter and Baleba, who have been standout performers this season.