The unique, bizarre nature of the football calendar this summer means Chelsea have already completed a lot of their transfer business—decisions which were justified when they got their hands on the Club World Cup.
João Pedro proved to be a star and Liam Delap also played his part, while a deal for Jamie Gittens finally crossed the line after talks over a pre-tournament move fell through. A lot of Chelsea’s weak spots have been addressed, but their Club World Cup triumph puts them in a fascinating spot.
As was the case in 2012 when Eden Hazard took to social media to confirm he was signing for the “Champion's League winners”—rogue apostrophe and all—Chelsea now have an allure which has not been seen at Stamford Bridge for years. The proof of this project, oft mocked and ridiculed, is clear to see, and players will want to be part of that.
With transfer gurus now able to focus solely on reinforcing the squad, here are the moves Chelsea need to make before the window closes.
