It's safe to say Chelsea We certainly weren't afraid to cash out after the acquisition Todd Buhle Back in May 2022, Spending more than £1.3 billion On new contracts.
Such additions have allowed for Enzo Maresca He was an instant success at Stamford Bridge, leading the Blues into the top four after his first 20 games in charge.
However, given their recent form in the transfer market, it wouldn't be a surprise to anyone if they delved into the window and signed another statement or two.
The American has already done that He signed players for more than £100 million – Demonstrates willingness to make additions to give any manager all the tools needed to succeed.
Various names have already been touted for a move to west London, further cementing their ambitions of returning to fourth in the league. Premier League Comes the end of May.
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The centre-back has been high on Maresca's shopping list since his move, with injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile could see him dive deeper into the market in search of a new centre-back.
Mark Guehi It really was Mentioned on possible return To the bridge, just two years after he left to join Crystal Palace for 18 million pounds sterling.
The Blues coach said:He loves“The Englishman, but whether he is ready for a move will not be revealed in his pre-match press conference ahead of the FA Cup this weekend.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia It's another name Recently linked to a large money transfer, But Manchester United, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are also vying for his services.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed this Napoli retains €80m (£67m) For the winger this winter, he will likely add another dimension to Maresca's already strong attacking line.
However, despite the interest in the Georgian striker, the Blues could target a replacement for the 23-year-old, allowing them to sign their own version of the leading European star.
Kvaratskhelia's replacement could be Vinnie Junior at Chelsea
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior He has rapidly developed into one of Europe's leading strikers over the past two years.
The Brazilian winger came Second in the last Golden Ball ceremonyfinishing behind Manchester City's Rodri – highlighting his rapid rise to stardom under Carlo Ancelotti.
His numbers from last season were nothing short of amazing. He scored 24 goals and made nine assists In 39 appearances in all competitions, he helped Real Madrid win the Champions League title again.
However, the Blues could get their own version of a star in the form of England winger Jamie Pineau-Gittins, as it was reported last week. Scouts have been spotted Borussia Dortmund star Available for £50m in this window.
The 20-year-old was part of the club's academy, before moving on to Reading and Manchester City, eventually making his name in the Bundesliga.
He scored Five times in 15 league matches Throughout the 2024/25 season, resulting in it being rated by FBref as Similar player to Vinny Jr Based on his numbers in the Champions League this season, in particular.
When delving into the numbers, Bayno-Gittins has matched or outperformed the Brazilian in several key areas, highlighting the great addition such a hierarchy can make in any transfer.
The Dortmund star, who has been rated as “one of a kind“By one analyst, he might have scored fewer goals and fewer assists, but he put up More shots on target per 90and thus had a higher success rate – and was clearly more meticulous in his efforts.
And he too Complete more acquisitions per 90 And he completed more of his attempted passes – giving the likes of Cole Palmer additional opportunities to increase his goal numbers.
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How Bynoe-Gittens compares to Vini Jr in 2024/25 |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Payno-Gittens |
Vinnie Jr |
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Games played |
15 |
15 |
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Goals and assists |
8 |
13 |
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Accuracy of shooting on target |
52% |
29% |
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Shots on goal |
1.2 |
0.9 |
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Passing accuracy |
77% |
74% |
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Success in decision making |
49% |
40% |
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Acquisitions completed |
4 |
3.1 |
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Statistics via FBref |
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£50m may seem like a huge amount to spend on a player who was already on the club's books, but they will be signing an impressive Kvaratskhelia replacement who has the potential to improve further in the coming years.
Bynoe-Gittens' comparison with Vini Jr is entirely justified, as the Blues could potentially land a leading European talent to help lead the club's quest to return to the top of the Premier League.
