While plans have not always felt coherent at Chelsea, there has been some indication that this summer, one may be in place. Perhaps the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as a figurehead has inspired more confidence since confirmation he would take charge of the Blues but as June ticked, it was difficult not to be impressed with the pace of the club's work.
While such an overhaul would clearly come with challenges, Chelsea have worked dilligently to trim the number of their squad. Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have all been sold while Cesar Azpilicueta and N'Golo Kanté have both departed.
The west London side have also added Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku to their ranks, with both set to join training ahead of Chelsea's trips to the United States, in addition to some talented youth products. The transfer of Nkunku and others were months in the making so it is little wonder that the Blues were able to move at pace and with structure with the likes of Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley having settled into their roles.
