Chelsea want players who’ve played in a top five European League
Chelsea are looking for players who’ve played in one of Europe’s top five leagues, and know what it takes to play in multiple competitions according to The Athletic.
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The Blues were quiet in January, but are once again expected to be busy this summer both in terms of incomings and outgoings.
Chelsea are believed to still be in the market for a centre back, whilst it’s been reported they want to add another midfielder and attacker.
Chelsea want players who’ve played in a top five league
The Blues have been criticised for their heavily youth focused transfer strategy, but it’s been reported they’re prepared to target players with proven Premier League experience this summer.
Co-owner Behdad Eghbali has said the model will tweaked, but fans will only believe it when they see action taken.
It’s evident there’s a lack of quality, leadership and know how within the squad, which is why the Blues find themselves ninth in the league with three games remaining.
It’s a critical summer with the Blues also in the process of appointing a new head coach, and The Athletic have reported they’re looking for players who’ve played in one of Europe’s top five leagues.
The report adds players need to have experience of competing in multiple competitions in a single season, with knowing how to handle the demands of that schedule seen as key.
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In other news…
It’s been reported nothing is going on between Chelsea and Xavi Hernandez, despite suggestions the Blues had reached out to the Spaniard.
Chelsea are still in the process of deciding who their new head coach will be after sacking Liam Rosenior last month.
Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Xabi Alonso are three names said to feature highly in their thinking at this point in time.
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