Chelsea are once again making moves in the transfer market. Having finished 12th in the league there is no surprise but when it is put into context of a £600million spend over 12 months, it does raise questions.
For all the heavy investment in not only players but also managers, backroom staff, physios, groundsmen and directors, the end product has not improved. Turmoil off the pitch has mixed with uncertainty off it to create a toxic atmosphere. The owners are hoping that Mauricio Pochettino can be the cleanser of the mire.
His job, which does not officially start until July 1, is to organise a bloated squad, cut down on the excess waste and drill a young squad into shape in order to compete at the top end of the Premier League once more. In a time of wage bill dominated league tables, Chelsea are the major outlier.
