Chelsea Plot Late Transfer Window Surge Despite Ongoing Player Sales
Chelsea are still active in the transfer market despite having already secured deals for Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, and Joao Pedro, and they could be preparing for a late-window flurry of signings.
Following their Club World Cup triumph and the accompanying £87.5 million cash prize, the Blues have effectively covered the cost of both Delap and Gittens, who together cost around £85 million. With the backing of BlueCo, there remains room for further investment — particularly in attack.
Chelsea’s Top Performers – Premier League 2023/24 (via WhoScored)
- Cole Palmer – 7.33
- Moises Caicedo – 7.02
- Enzo Fernández – 6.95
- Nicolas Jackson – 6.88
- Noni Madueke – 6.82
While the club has faced pressure to sell players to comply with financial regulations, they’ve already moved on Kepa Arrizabalaga, Bashir Humphreys, Noni Madueke, Marcus Bettinelli, and Djordje Petrovic for a reported combined total of £96 million. Additionally, Mathis Amougou has joined sister club Strasbourg, although that deal’s fee remains undisclosed.
From a Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) perspective, Chelsea are currently operating below the limit. However, they were recently sanctioned by UEFA for breaching the separate Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. The club must continue offloading fringe players or risk being unable to register new signings for European competition next season.
According to Simon Phillips, Enzo Maresca is eager to bring in more attacking options, with Chelsea struggling last season to break down teams playing with a low block. One of the club’s top targets is Eberechi Eze, the Crystal Palace star who scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists across all competitions last season.
Chelsea reportedly held new talks with Eze’s agents this week. While there has been no contact between the clubs yet, discussions are ongoing to secure player approval first. Eze has a £65 million release clause, which Chelsea could trigger — though the club may try to reduce the fee by including players in the deal.
Trevoh Chalobah is said to be a player Crystal Palace admire, and Chelsea could use him as part of a potential deal.
Arsenal remain in the race for Eze and are preparing a formal approach after weeks of discussions on the player’s side (Ben Jacobs). The competition for the 27-year-old England international is expected to intensify in the coming days.
As things stand, Chelsea’s ability to bring in new faces hinges on further outgoings, but if those sales are successful, they could be set for a busy and ambitious close to the window.
Chelsea Plot Late Transfer Window Surge Despite Ongoing Player Sales
