The FIVE things Chelsea NEED to do before the transfer window closes

James Shearman

• Updated: 17 Aug 2023 12:28 BST
• 4 min read

Chelsea have once again been the story of the transfer window, spending hundreds of millions of pounds on young players from around the world.

Moises Caicedo, Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson are among the new faces to have been brought to the club.

While the likes of Mason Mount and Kai Havertz have been sold in an overhaul of the first-team squad, after last season's 12th place Premier League finish.

READ MORE: Lukaku told by Juventus star he's NOT wanted at the club

Yet, there is still plenty of business for the Blues to do before the transfer deadline.

FootballTransfers takes a look at what will be on owner Todd Boehly's agenda over the next fortnight.

5 things Chelsea need to do

1. Sign a goalkeeper

Chelsea have already signed Robert Sanchez from Brighton for a fee of £25 million.

But with Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy no longer at the club, the Blues will need to sign another.

They are reportedly interested in New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.

2. Sign Nkunku replacement

Christopher Nkunku was a statement signing by Chelsea.

However, the Frenchman suffered an injury in preseason which will rule him out until December at the earliest.

As a result, the west London club will need to add another attacking reinforcement, which looks to be Crystal Palace's Michael Olise.

3. Sell academy products

Chelsea have spent such an incredible amount that they have no choice but to raise funds by selling players.

The club have done a fantastic job of finding new homes for players surplus to requirements, but they will have to let go of some that aren't.

And, given that sales of academy graduates help greatly with FFP, as the entire fee received counts as profit, Lewis Hall and Conor Gallagher could make way.

4. Resolve Lukaku situation

The signing of Romelu Lukaku has been nothing short of a disaster for Chelsea.

One year after arriving from Inter Milan for a fee close to £100m, he returned on a season-long loan last campaign.

The Belgian was expected to sign for Inter again this summer, before flirting with Juventus and completely ruining his relationship with the Nerazzurri.

There are few teams interested in the Belgian so the Blues will really struggle to move him on - but they have to.

5. Find loans for youngsters

The Blues are no strangers when it comes to loaning out a numbers of young players, having done so for several years.

And they have found loan moves for Gabriel Slonina, Angelo and David Datro Fofana already this summer.

But the likes of Lesley Ugochukwu and Mason Burstow could also benefit from a season of regular playing time at another club.