Osimhen signs, Wirtz approach and Branthwaite chance – Chelsea's dream summer transfer window

Chelsea have been the most active club in the transfer market and that fact does not look like changing as we enter 2024 and look ahead to the summer. Mauricio Pochettino appeared to hint after the game with Leicester that the profile of the squad was still not where he wanted it to be.

Chelsea might be scoring goals but they’re also conceding plenty which is creating uncertainty around whether or not the existing options are good enough. This is despite spending huge amounts on the back line including more than £100million on left-backs and more than £100million on centre-halves too.

With that in mind, football.london takes a look at what a dream summer window might look for Chelsea. We begin with the outgoings and the money made on the sale of a number of players which could be then reinvested into the squad.

Raheem Sterling’s stock has never been lower whilst if a defender is wanted then surely one would have to depart with any money for Malang Sarr a bonus. Conor Gallagher might bring in a sizeable fee but the stand-in captain provides consistency and identity which would ideally be kept.

A striker is certainly a point of desire with Nicolas Jackson not doing enough to convince the majority. If Chelsea have financial freedom then negotiating a favourable deal for Victor Osimhen below his £100million-plus release clause would indeed be the dream scenario.

With potentially Sterling out the door and Pochettino unconvinced it seems with his other options like Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke another wide player would be needed. Athletic Club’s Nico Williams has been linked with a move and the ability to play on both wings would certainly come as a benefit to the squad.

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