Chelsea's 2019/20 campaign is on hold like their Premier League rivals but this break also offered an opportunity to analyse the season so far.
The Blues have produced a solid season to date as they sit fourth in the Premier League.
But there have been some worrying moments which point to a need for recruitment. After a transfer ban and a quiet January, Frank Lampard should be handed a kitty.
Here are the latest rumours.
Jovic to Chelsea?
Luka Jovic has endured a rough time at Real Madrid this season and Chelsea could offer up a chance for the forward to revive his career, according to reports.
Jovic has now reportedly been offered to the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham on the heels of his £50million move from Frankfurt last summer.
Barcelona eye Boga
Barcelona could swoop for former Chelsea man Jeremie Boga, per Sport.
Chelsea are thinking about exercising a buy-back clause of £12million for the winger.
The 23-year-old has impressed at Sassuolo in the Serie A this season and could be on the way out this summer.
Chelsea to beat out West Ham
Chelsea could edge out West Ham United in the race to sign Chiquinho.
Reports in Portugal claim that Chelsea are set to land the signature of the Estoril wonderkid.
The 20-year-old midfielder is one of the finest young players around in Europe at the moment.