In the same period last year, contract extensions were secured for Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, Joao Felix, and Mykhailo Mudryk.
Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto, and Enzo Fernandez’s arrivals in the final eleven days of the transfer window pushed Todd Boehly’s expenditures beyond £300 million.
The Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) have limited Stamford Bridge’s actions this ongoing season.
Mauricio Pochettino had hoped for significant additions to his squad, but the PSR constraints have hindered that.
Taking this into account, football.london examines the strategies Chelsea should employ in the last two weeks of the January transfer market.
Reinforcements are crucial for Chelsea in various positions, especially center-forward and center-back.
While several strikers have been linked, no significant signings have materialized.
Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig is a potential candidate, with a reported £43 million release clause, making him a viable option despite interest from Arsenal.
Chelsea initiated talks with Sporting CP a month ago for a player with a £69 million release clause.
The Blues need to act swiftly due to interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, possibly exploring a loan move with a release clause activation in the summer, aligning with common football strategies.
Alphonso Davies, the Bayern Munich left-back, emerges as a surprising target for Chelsea, considering uncertainties about his future.
With concerns over Ben Chilwell’s injuries, Davies presents a solid defensive and offensive option.
There are reports of Chilwell being part of the proposal, continuing Bayern’s trend of pursuing English internationals.
To participate in the January transfer window, Chelsea must sell players.
While Ian Maatsen has already joined Borussia Dortmund on loan, players like Armando Broja, Trevoh Chalobah, Malang Sarr, and Conor Gallagher are potential departures.
Gallagher, despite regular usage by Pochettino, is attracting interest from Tottenham due to contract issues, making a sale beneficial for Chelsea.
Financial Fair Play regulations justify Gallagher’s rumored £50 million price tag. Broja, struggling to secure a spot in Chelsea’s lineup, is sought after by several Premier League clubs.
