How do you make Chelsea title contenders by spending just ₤100 million?
I'm positive that Chelsea need only 3 players to propel themselves into the tier of the Premier League title challengers.
However, in the current climate, overspending will in no way be encouraged even by such a generous owner as Roman Abramovich. So. let's imagine that Chelsea won't have more than ₤100m to spend.
MIdfield is well-stocked, and it looks like Kepa will be given at least another year to prove himself worthy of the No.1 role. So, Chelsea are likely to concentrate on defence and attack. Here's some sugestions for them:
1. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
The Arsenal captain would be an ideal fit for Chelsea: an experienced forward who is also comfortable playing on the left as well. Arsenal might be, to put it mildly, hesitant to sell their leader to the London rivals, but there have been several deals between the clubs in recent years, so we can't rule out another one.
2. Dayot Upamecano
The Blues have four centre-backs who might be good individually but for some reasons, something hasn't worked for them. Upamecano is as promising a centre-back as they get (already one of the best in the Bundesliga), and RB Leipzig are reportedly ready to sell him for just ₤35m. Even now, it should be a no-brainer.
3. Alex Telles
In other circumstances, Ben Chilwell might've been a more plausible choice. Frank Lampard is said to put him top of his shortlist, and deservedly so: the 23-year-old is one of the best left-backs in the league and will only become better. The price is the problem: Leicester aren't pressed to sell and expect offers to the tune of ₤60m at the very least. It's not going to work out in our case.
Which is why we turn to Telles: the Brazilian can easily be signed for about ₤35m and be a capable player at the Premier League level (one hopes). There's a catch here too, though: PSG are keen on him as well, and they might offer him better financial terms.
Who would you sign for Chelsea if you had just ₤100m to spend? Drop the names in the comments!
Comments
These are the defenders we need in our team
In defense I will go for Upamecano and Telles then in Attack I'll go for Cavani or Aubameyang. Then I'll trigger Jeremy Boga's release clause.. Deal done
Well with just 100m euros available for additional players I'll go for Alaba, Upamenco and Aybameyang.