As the summer transfer window approaches, the task for Chelsea is a difficult one: close the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool ahead of the new season. The Blues finished 18 points behind the Reds, who ended up in second place in the recently-concluded 2021/22 season.
In truth, the Premier League's top two were seemingly in a league of their own last time out. In the early stages of the campaign, Chelsea were many people's dark horses to challenge Liverpool and Man City for the title, but a chaotic second half of the season saw the Blues fall off.
Now, with the summer transfer window just around the corner, there are even more challenges being thrown at Chelsea. There are set to be a number of exits from the club over the next few months, meaning replacements and upgrades will need to be found elsewhere.
