Chelsea are set to bolster their attack this summer and have an array of reported targets.
Chelsea have hardly been shy in the transfer market in the 21st century, and Clearlake have put Roman Abramovich’s spending to shame since taking over the club.
The Blues have been relentless in their bid to acquire talent since Todd Boehly and Co. arrived in west London, and we haven’t quite yet seen the fruits of their labour despite the steady progress that was made during Enzo Maresca’s first season in charge.
There are foundations in place, and Chelsea crave a return to the elite having lost their way amid a tumultuous period after Abramovich was forced out. A top-four finish means Champions League football beckons, but the Blues’ current squad, despite its vast size, isn’t cut out to compete on multiple fronts deep into 2025–26.
There are a couple of key needs this summer, with superior quality in wide areas a distinct focus given the club’s reported targets. There’s been a healthy supply of links, and here’s how we rank four players Chelsea are supposedly going after based on their talent and fit at Stamford Bridge.