Despite finishing 6th the previous season, Chelsea was docked point and forbidden to participate in the Europa League due to financial penalties, hence going into its third season without European football in the last 4 years.

With Tottenham, Man United and Aston Villa punching below their weight, Chelsea continued to make small improvements and was left to scrap against Newcastle for a top 4 finish and subsequent Champions League qualification. Long term, the club aims to challenge Liverpool for 3rd place as well.

Shortlist: Roberto de Zerbi, Ruben Amorim, Roberto Martinez

IN:
- Paez (del Valle) - 25 M
- Dewsbury-Hall (Leicester) - 24 M
- Gavi (Barcelona) - 15 M loan fee
- Kvaratskhelia (Napoli) - 90 M
- Geertruida (Man United) - 30 M (trade deal)
- Kimpembe (PSG) - 8 M (loan deal)
- Dovbyk (Girona) - 35 M
- Estêvão (Palmeiras) - 45 M

OUT:
- Gilchrist (Leicester) - 16 M
- Sterling (Al Hilal) - 25 M
- Mudryk (Napoli) - 4 M loan fee
- Gallagher (Tottenham) - 45 M
- Guirassy (Fulham) - 20 M
- Gusto (Man United) - 58 M
- Madueke (Palace) - 38 M total fees
- Sanchez (Fulham) - loan
- Fofana (PSG) - loan
- Ugochukwu (Strasbourg) - loan
- Disasi (Nice, Strasbourg) - loan
- Cucurella (Villareal) - loan
- Chukwuemeka (Luton) - loan