Chelsea didn't satisfy their appetite for transfers following the huge money spent over the course of the last campaign.
So far, the Blues have spent around £385m on new signings this summer, if we include add-ons in the total sum.
Let's name these players.
Confirmed signings
✅ Moises Caicedo. The 21-year-old Ecuadorian is the latest import from Brighton. Chelsea paid £100m up front and the Seagulls may enjoy a further £15m in add-ons.
✅ Romeo Lavia. Chelsea fans will have to wait until after the international break to see the new £53m (plus £5m in add-ons) in action.
✅ Christopher Nkunku. Although the deal for Nkunku was agreed last year, he only officially joined this summer in a £52m transfer. Sadly, the injury ruled him out for months.
✅ Axel Disasi. The former AS Monaco centre-back cost Todd Boehly and co £38m. Who knows if he would have joined if Wesley Fofana had not got injured again but Disasi has already made the fans happy with a goal (not so much with his defending).
✅ Nicolas Jackson. The Senegalese might be the bargain of the summer (only £32m) come May if he goes on like this — ask Mauricio Pochettino.
✅ Robert Sanchez. The 25-year-old Spaniard joined to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga in a permanent transfer worth £25m. He is yet to win over the fans.
✅ Lesley Ugochukwu. The talented 19-year-old defensive midfielder cost the Blues £23.5m but might still end up on loan to advance his development.
✅ Deivid Washington. We are entering the 'who?' territory. The Brazilian forward with the most American name will likely go on loan after completing a £17.2m transfer from Santos.
✅ Djordje Petrovic. The Serbia international is brought in to compete with Sanchez for the spot in goal. Hopefully, his £12.5m transfer ends up as a bargain.
✅ Angelo. The flashy Brazilian winger cost the Blues around £12m, with Santos once again profiting from Chelsea. Despite showing promise in pre-season, he has yet to win over Strasbourg fans while on loan.
✅ Diego Moreira. The somewhat erratic 19-year-old Portuguese was a free transfer from Benfica. For now, his place is in the development squad where he is getting minutes.
Potential signings
⏳ Rayan Cherki. Chelsea fans are going mad on social media about the 21-year-old Lyon winger but signing him would take a significant offer. He's reportedly closer to staying at Lyon.
⏳ Brennan Johnson. The 22-year-old forward from Nottingham Forest, arguably their best player last year, is closer to joining Tottenham as things stand.
⏳ Jeremie Frimpong. The versatile 22-year-old wingback from Bayer could cover for Reece James if Malo Gusto is not enough. He'd never be cheap though.
❌ Mohammed Kudus. The Ghanaian has just signed for West Ham in a £38m deal from Ajax.
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