Chelsea have spent a pretty penny in the transfer market since the arrival of Todd Boehly in May 2022, splashing over £1.3b on new additions to bolster the squad.
The American has invested in the first-team whilst also keeping one eye on the future, and spending huge fees on youngsters who can make an impact down the line.
Enzo Maresca has utilised numerous of the additions during his first year in charge, helping the Blues sit in the top four of the Premier League in their hunt for Champions League football.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca before the match-1
The Italian has achieved a 58% win record in his first year at the helm at Stamford Bridge, a respectable figure given it’s his first time managing in England’s top flight.
However, the 45-year-old will undoubtedly want to catapult the side to a title challenge next season, already wasting no time in targeting players to aid his attempts.
Chelsea’s move to land Essugo & Quenda from Sporting CP
Dario Essugo is currently spending the season on loan at Spanish side Las Palmas from Sporting CP, but it hasn’t stopped Chelsea from making a move for the 20-year-old.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Blues have agreed an £18.5m deal for the midfielder to join the first team this summer on a seven-year contract.
Benfica's Rafa Silva in action with GD Chaves's Dario Essugo
He’s not the only Sporting player set to move to West London, with wideman Geovany Quenda also set to move in 2026, after the two sides agreed a fee in the region of £40m for his signature.
The 17-year-old has endured a huge rise this campaign, featuring 44 times in Portugal, registering a total of eight combined goals and assists - a phenomenal return given his tender age.
However, despite the pending deals for the two youngsters, the club already have a player who's worth more than the pair combined, showcasing their excellent dealings in the market.
The Chelsea star worth more than Essugo & Quenda
Over the years, numerous of the Chelsea signings made during the Boehly era have made a real impact in the first team, helping Maresca in his quest for a top-four finish.
Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández and Moises Caicedo are arguably three of the best additions, with the latter two costing upwards of £100m - showcasing the ambition shown by the owner in recent years.
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Striker Nicolas Jackson is another player who’s moved to the club in recent times, costing a fee in the region of £32m from Villarreal in the summer of 2023.
The Senegalese international, who’s currently out injured, has often been the go-to man at the top end of the pitch, cementing his place as the number-one striker for the Blues.
The 23-year-old has registered 26 goals in his 68 appearances for the club, often popping up at key moments with vital goals, leading to journalist Ben Jacobs dubbing him as “superb”.
Nine of his strikes have come during the ongoing season, currently sitting as the Blues’ second top scorer despite not featuring since the start of February.
Chelsea's top scorers in the Premier League (2024/25)
Player
Cole Palmer
Nicolas Jackson
Noni Madueke
Enzo Fernández
Marc Cucurella
Christopher Nkunku
Pedro Neto
Stats via FotMob
As a result of his excellent goalscoring form at the Bridge, Jackson is now valued at £64.5m by Football Transfers, a figure higher than that of the combined fees of Essugo and Quenda which totals £58.5m.
Given his form and increased market value over the last couple of years, he’s showcased that he’s been worth every penny of his transfer fee, whilst having the potential to improve further given his tender age.
There will be huge hope in West London that the new signings could follow in the footsteps of Jackson in hitting the ground running at the club, potentially being worth every penny of their big-money fees.
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Chelsea should ruthlessly move on from the central defender in the summer window.