With just a few weeks of the transfer window left, Chelsea have plenty of business left to do. Thomas Tuchel has already added the likes of Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella and Carney Chukwuemeka to his squad, however further additions are expected.
The Blues have already spent £100million in a summer spending spree that the German coach declared a "rebuild" after several key members left the club. Due to their late start though, Tuchel was unsure just how competitive his side may be as other transfer targets and deals continued to drag on.
A 1-0 victory over Everton may have temporarily eased those fears, however four more matches before the close of the market may make for a slower start to the season than wished for. Some players could still be on their way out in the coming days, while other areas still need addressing.
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With 25 squad places to be filled, further additions are needed, with one potential signing in each area other than goalkeeper. At the back, Leicester City's Wesley Fofana continue to be linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in a potential world record transfer for a centre-back.
The 21-year-old continues to impress for the Foxes, and his promise could make him a huge asset to the Blues, given their mostly ageing defensive ranks. Similar can be said of the midfield, though Jorginho and N'Golo Kante are both set to be out-of-contract in under 12-months time.
Chukwuemeka joining from Aston Villa is a move with a view to the future, however Inter Milan youngster Cesare Casadei could also join as part of a wonderkid duo for the central ranks. If the squad needs something more immediate too, look no further than Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong.
The Blaugrana are looking to move the Dutchman on as they battle their ongoing financial troubles. The 25-year-old has shown his class both on and off the ball and would be an option to put straight into the starting lineup.
That leaves the forward ranks with some work to be done, following some high-profile departures so far. Another potential incoming from Barcelona could be Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The former Arsenal captain is said to be a key target for Tuchel this summer, having coached him in his time at Borussia Dortmund. With those four additions, the German coach may finally have his dream squad to work with going into the remaining months of the season.
Ideal 25-man squad:
Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Marcus Bettinelli.
Defenders: Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah, Cesar Azpilicueta, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella, Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana.
Midfielders: Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, N'Golo Kante, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, Carney Chukwuemeka, Cesare Casadei, Frenkie de Jong.
Forwards: Kai Havertz, Armando Broja, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Raheem Sterling, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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