Where do Chelsea go next? A question that could end the article there simply because it is hard to gauge a firm answer after encouraging early business with the signings of Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly.
After securing the Napoli defender it appeared Todd Boehly was moving swiftly onto the next target in Presnel Kimpembe from PSG. Though in the fortnight since talk of Kimpembe has gone cold, a dormant interest in Jules Kounde was reignited only for the player to choose Barcelona instead.
With days remaining until the season begins at Everton, Chelsea need fresh blood and Thomas Tuchel is not exactly hiding it in public.