Chelsea face a huge few months ahead in attempting to get Todd Boehly's project back on track after a chaotic 12-months at the helm. Over £600million has been spent in the transfer window but after a few managerial changes, the west London outfit look set to finish mid-table this campaign.
There appears to be a clear imbalance within the squad itself, with over 30 senior players within it, with difficulty to build a cohesive system that would bring results. Struggles in goal scoring have been a prominent concern, but it stems from more than just lacking a striker, but in the chance creation too.
Mauricio Pochettino appears to be the man tasked with changing those fortunes, currently sitting as clear favourite to land the job in the coming weeks. The summer will be huge in backing the head coach with further additions, so with that said, here's a look at what could be a dream window for the head coach.
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Victor Osimhen
While the issue of goal scoring does come, in part, from chance creation, there is a concern over some players being unable to finish chances too. There are a few options available in the window, with Harry Kane being one, but perhaps at the wrong end of his career for the Blues to spend so much money on.
Former striker Tammy Abraham is another option if the west London club wanted to be more conservative with their money, but this is a dream window after all. So with that in mind, Victor Osimhen may be the best option to go for in the summer, despite his huge touted transfer fee.
The Nigerian international has proven his ability for Serie A champions Napoli, able to play with his back to goal as much as turning defences and running behind. He is a goal machine that could set the Premier League alight and at just 24-years-old, he has longevity too.
Declan Rice
While Enzo Fernandez joined the Blues for a British record transfer fee in January, the midfield rebuild isn't quite complete yet. The World Cup winner needs a partner who can sit slightly deeper and free him up to play those longer passes that he has shown off several times since joining.
The perfect candidate to complement him is Declan Rice, who has plenty of ability to defend in a deeper position, while his ball-carrying adds another dimension to the partnership. With one-year remaining on his contract, it could be the perfect time to make a move.
Mike Maignan
Goalkeeper is another area that Chelsea need to address, with both Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy nearing the end of their contracts. While they could be handed new deals, their form is also a concern that needs to be looked at, with neither shotstopper covering themselves in glory over the past year.
If the Blues were to throw everything they've got at a new goalkeeper, AC Milan's Mike Maignan should be option number one. The 27-year-old is up there as a leading goalkeeper in Europe and looks set to keep hold of the France number one shirt after the retirement of Hugo Lloris, keeping him at the very top of the game.
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