Chelsea plan to recall a number of their loanees in January.

The champs have no less than 34 players out on-loan this season.

The Mirror says Chelsea are invoking clauses to cut short a number of loan spells early.

Brazilian £5million defender Wallace, who has yet to make a first-team outing, is heading back from a spell with Italian side Carpi after making just one start.

Islam Feruz will terminate his spell in Scotland with Hibernian to put Championship clubs on alert.

England Under-21 midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah could continue his education elsewhere after failing to get a look-in with Napoli in Italy.

Striker Patrick Bamford's future at Crystal Palace is also in doubt, due to a lack of game time.