Blues fans here in the Tavern share a sense of absolute delight with the news of a possible world class signing on the cards.

Chelsea have always been one of the strongest sides ever to set foot in the top flight since the Premier League was founded back in 1992. However, since their emphatic title-winning season of last, they’ve struggled to replicate any sign of form that had evidently served them so well.

Understandably, a drop in performance has halted things as far as progression goes, but somehow, a heavy load of criticism has bizarrely filtered interest from Antonio Conte’s former employers Italy, with them looking to regain the services of the manager. Since news broke out of the interest from the gaffers’ birthplace, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic hasn’t hesitated in looking to recruit a possible replacement, with fellow Italian, Carlo Ancelotti looking the more likely target.

However, these aren’t the only reports linking the football club with potential business moves, due to Spanish news outlet Don Balon shedding some light on a possible deal that would bring Cristiano Ronaldo to Stamford Bridge, resulting in the Portuguese forward telling agent Jorge Mendes to do everything he can to force a move.

Surely this has to be some kind of mix up with his beloved Manchester United willing to welcome him with open arms?

Still, as far as rumors go, no one knows what to believe until a possible transfer manages to be pushed through.

So with the prospects of welcoming the world’s greatest to the English capital, here’s a look at 3 other players that could possibly join the forward…

Gorka Guruzeta

Could Chelsea be about to ruin yet another promising youngster or will Conte’s views change to include a sense of youthful exuberance?

21-year-old Atheltic Bilbao B player Gorka Guruzeta has caught the eye of many Premier League clubs over the course of the past week, exceeding expectations as he manages to net 6 goals in 14 appearances for the club so far this season.

Lucky for all interested, the hotly anticipated man is set to feature in the U23 fixture between Bilbao B and Manchester United’s U23’s on Wednesday, with The Sun claiming that Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal are set to send scouts out to keep a close eye on the progress of the forward.

Operateing in his preferred position of a central striker is where he’s gathered all the attention that currently falls at his feet. Blessed with having the ability to offer a deadly attacking style that’s based around optimizing his strength and pace, creating the makings of something very dangerous to opposition defenders.

Edin Dzeko

The former Manchester City striker was forced into a move away from the Etihad when a flurry of signings pushed him into an inevitable exit.

Although a sour ending wasn’t the most of enjoyable ends to an era for the Bosnian, he still managed to score an impressive 50 goals in 130 games for the Premier League leaders on his way to a top-flight title during the glory days under Manuel Pellegrino.

Since moving away from Manchester, he’s started to rediscover his form for Serie A side AS Roma. Ever since his exit in the short time spent in the Italian capital, the forward has managed to net an emphatic 36 times in just 48 appearances, as he establishes himself as one of Europe’s most in-form strikers.

Indeed, after scoring twice in the Champions League fixture hosted at Stamford Bridge a couple of match days ago, the Blues faithful won’t have fond memories of what a devastating effect he has the ability to pose.

So for a Chelsea side who are seemingly unsure of the future services of Belgian forward Michy Batshuayi, things are beginning to look as if Edin wouldn’t exactly be the worst of replacements.

Leon Gortezka

The German international has been the most hotly contested central midfielder in world football of late, with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United all reportedly interested in the Schalke man.

Appearing in 10 games for the Bundesliga side so far this season, managing to provide a healthy return of 4 goals and added 1 assist to the tally, punters here in the Tavern all agree that, for a central midfielder, these are pretty impressive goal scoring talents.

Recently hitting the young age of 22 he’s already reached the heights of securing a regular place in Germany’s ever-blossoming generation of world-class talent, which in this day and age, really does go to show just how special he really is.

Chelsea, a team who are yet to find a consistent partnership within a set up that sees three central midfielders, the notion of signing this man could perhaps be the missing piece to the puzzle that’s been halting the progress of Antonio Conte and his men.

So Chelsea fans, thoughts?