3 players Chelsea must buy in the summer transfer window
Chelsea’s three must-have signings for the summer 2026 window
Chelsea need to sign Morgan Rogers, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Adam Wharton this summer. These three players fix the biggest holes in Liam Rosenior’s squad at a time when the Blues are still stuck fighting for a top-four spot rather than actually competing for titles. Even with all the money spent recently, there are still obvious gaps in the team, and fans are losing patience after a season that didn’t live up to the hype promised by Todd Boehly’s team from the start.
1. Morgan Rogers
Chelsea have already checked in with Rogers’ camp about a move, but it’s going to take something close to €100 million to get Aston Villa to talk. That’s a huge price tag, but the move makes sense. Chelsea often look stuck in the middle of the pitch. They have players who can produce magic out of nowhere, but they don’t look like a cohesive attacking unit.
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Rogers changes that. He’s a top-tier attacking midfielder who isn’t afraid to take players on or hit one from distance, and his movement makes the team much harder to predict. Relying on Cole Palmer every single week isn’t sustainable. With Rogers reportedly feeling ready for a new challenge, Chelsea need to make a move fast before Manchester United jump in.
2. Jan Paul van Hecke
Chelsea’s search for a consistent centre-back has been a long and messy process. Van Hecke has shown he can lead a backline at Brighton, something Chelsea desperately need right now, and he plays with an aggressiveness. He’s 25, fits the club’s preferred age profile, and has the height and passing range to anchor a modern defence. Since he only has a year left on his Brighton contract, Chelsea have a real chance to get him for a fair price.
3. Adam Wharton
Wharton is a top target for Chelsea’s midfield, but they aren’t alone; Liverpool and Manchester United are also interested, so there’s no time for Chelsea to wait around. He is a gifted number six who knows how to control a game and stop attacks before they get dangerous, exactly what’s been missing for the last year and a half. Chelsea know they need more big personalities who already understand the Premier League. At 22, Wharton already plays with that kind of maturity and character.
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This summer is a turning point for Chelsea, not just another chance to throw money at the problem. Rosenior needs players who have proven themselves in this league, and Rogers, Van Hecke, and Wharton would give him a proper spine to build on.
