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<\/div>\nChelsea will face a big summer transfer window in 2026 after their performances in 2025\/26<\/h2>\n
Chelsea head into the summer of 2026 dealing with the same old problems, and that is a squad that\u2019s way too big, an angry fanbase, and no clear sense of direction. There are three specific traps the club need to stay away from: hoarding young prospects who aren\u2019t ready to play, ignoring glaring holes in the squad like the goalkeeper spot, and buying new players before they have actually cleared out the deadwood on the wage bill.<\/p>\n
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1. Stockpiling youth instead of signing proven quality<\/h3>\n
Chelsea fans are tired of watching the club splash out on kids who can\u2019t actually help them win the Premier League or the Champions League right now. Despite this, the cycle hasn\u2019t stopped. After another messy year in the market, the board finally seems ready to change course and prioritise players who already know the league. That\u2019s a good start, but Chelsea actually have to follow through instead of getting distracted the second a flashy teenager becomes available.<\/p>\n
2. Neglecting the goalkeeper position again<\/h3>\n
Chelsea have spent billions on players, but have made a massive mistake by overlooking the goalkeeper situation for years. They can\u2019t let that happen again. Things are still up in the air, with Robert Sanchez and Filip J\u00f8rgensen both potentially leaving and the club considering a \u00a360 million move for Sunderland\u2019s Robin Roefs. Leaving the No. 1 spot undecided yet again, something that\u2019s happened far too often under BlueCo, would be a disaster.<\/p>\n
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3. Failing to sell before they buy<\/h3>\n
Chelsea need a few big-name signings, but they have to move people out first to balance the books for the 2026\/27 season. Players like Fofana, Badiashile, and Garnacho are the obvious candidates to move on, especially Garnacho, who hasn\u2019t really found his feet since joining last August. If they don\u2019t clear the decks properly, Chelsea risk another summer of halfway measures that won\u2019t please anyone, especially the fans who are already back to protesting in the streets.<\/p>\n
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