Chelsea chiefs are currently negotiating for both Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho and RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons in what would be separate deals, with a move for the latter particularly advanced.
The prospect of both men arriving at Stamford Bridge is a particularly exciting one for supporters, with Enzo Maresca in need of more wide options after the departures of both Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke, while Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended for failing a drugs test.
Chelsea's best performers in the Premier League last season Average match rating
Cole Palmer 7.33
Moises Caicedo 7.02
Enzo Fernández 6.95
Nicolas Jackson 6.88
Noni Madueke 6.82
via WhoScored
Chelsea must make room for them by sealing more exits, though, despite already raising close to £220 million through player sales.
Cash isn't the object for BlueCo, especially given their income via outgoings, winnings from the Club World Cup and qualifying for the Champions League next season.
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Their need to sell first stems from a pact with UEFA, who have put pressure on the west Londoners to produce a 'positive transfer balance' by September after Chelsea were fined for breaching FFP rules last month.
Failure to do so could result in Maresca not being able to register new signings for their Champions League squad next season, so while talks remain advanced for Simons, Chelsea are attempting to strike more outgoings first.
Once they've trimmed the squad a bit more, Chelsea are also expected to bid for Garnacho with Simons (The Telegraph), so there is plenty more business to be conducted before the transfer deadline.
As has been a common theme since Todd Boehly/Clearlake Capital's takeover of the club in 2022, Chelsea are pretty much always in the market for world football's most eye-catching talents.
Chelsea fielded the youngest ever side in Premier League history last season (OptaJoe), so you can never rule out the prospect of more highly-rated gems making the move to Cobham.
Chelsea could sign 'exciting youngster' with Garnacho and Simons
Football Transfers have shared an update on this, and they report that another new addition could be made with Simons and Garnacho.
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According to their information, Chelsea could sign another "exciting youngster" too - on the condition one becomes available in the next few weeks.
Under Boehly, the Blues have poured billions into snapping up teenage talent, and this summer is no different.
They’ve added Dario Essugo (20), Estevão Willian (18), Mamadou Sarr (19), Liam Delap (22), Jamie Gittens (20), Kendry Páez (18) and Jorrel Hato (19) - all on long-term deals designed to pay off years down the line.
16-year-old Kazakh striker Dastan Satpaev, who's already been compared to Man City legend Sergio Agüero, will also join the club when he turns 18.