It may have been difficult to know what to expect at Chelsea under new owners. There has been a great deal of upheaval on the football pitch and behind the scenes since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital took over the club, but one thing has remained consistent.
Chelsea have been unafraid to spend money. The signing of Mykhailo Mudryk over the weekend has been the latest addition to Graham Potter's squad in a series of blockbuster transfers that has seen the Blues spend in excess of £400million this season.
The west London side are not expected to have finished their business this month with negotiations for Noni Madueke ongoing, while the club still hope to reinforce the centre of midfield and at right back. Many have been bewildered by Chelsea's ability to sign 13 players in addition to those signed for the development squad. Especially when the likes of Manchester United have had to sign Wout Weghorst on loan, in part due to Financial Fair Play restraints.
