Chelsea fans here in the Tavern let off an ore awe of excitement, as news of an influx of cash has circulated.
Roman Abramovic has always been known to many as the Russian Billionaire who lives for Chelsea Football club. The Blues owner has a net worth of 9.6 Billion US Dollars, so it’s fair to say they aren’t short on funding.
Reports over the last couple of days The Sun have suggested that Chelsea owner Abramovic is in talks with a Chinese businessman at the prospect of a £500 million investment. The Far East backers have said they’d love to be a part of the club moving forward at their new home, by pumping funds into the club to help with a new stadium and other aspects.
After a lacklustre start to the Premier League season, the potential investment into the club could heavily suit an emphatic revival of their season. As the January transfer window approaches, this could potentially bolster the squad with the extra funds allowing for the possibility of players to be brought in. So, with Antonio Conte at the helm, the Blues will be hopeful that he can bring yet another superstar to the side, as summer signing Alvaro Morata continues to thrive.
As a long hard season awaits, a much-needed makeover could potentially lift hopes of a Champions League triumph. While a top 4 finish is still not guaranteed, improvements are a must if they are to head into prospects of their new stadium at the highest level.
At the possibility of an influx of cash, here’s 3 potential stars Chelsea could bring to the fold…
Dries Mertens
Dries Mertens plays his football in the Serie A, one of the most hotly contested league’s in the world. His current club Napoli have enjoyed an unimaginable start to the season, as they sit at the summit still unbeaten, while going strong in the Champions League alongside this.
The Belgian magician has transformed this season under Maurizio Sarri, now opting to utilize him as a centre-forward, which has worked out to be a stroke of genius from the Italian.
Having played 12 games in the Serie A so far this season, he’s managed to return an incredible feat, as he scrapes out 10 goals for his troubles. In a League that holds Italian giants; Juventus, AS Roma, AC Milan and Inter Milan, this has been a special showing for his team.
A player very similar in style to fellow Belgian and Chelsea star Eden Hazard, offering his low centre of gravity, trickery, incredibly quick feet and blistering speed. The signature of the forward would send shivers and warning signs down Premier League rivals spines, in what would create a dreamy front 3 for the club.
Miranda
The Serie A seems to be a league on the rise as many players attract attention from Europe’s giants. Another player that has grown to be one of the stars in Italy is this man, Brazilian central defender Miranda, who’s been at the forefront of the rise of Inter Milan so far this season.
Having played 12 games for the side so far this season in the league, they sit in a very commanding position of 3rd place, only 2 points behind leaders Napoli. His solidity in defence has been a huge part of the success that his side have enjoyed so far this season.
Chelsea have always been short of a central defender, with the rifts going on between David Luiz and Antonio Conte meaning there could be a potential departure.
This leaves room for fellow Brazilian Miranda to solidify the Chelsea back line, as he offers leadership qualities, an incredible aerial threat and an added yard of pace.
Lorenzo Insigne
With Conte being the previous national manager of Italy, he is very fond and close to many of there squad and players. A player who he admired and gave valuable appearances to during his time as head coach was Lorenzo Insigne.
Insigne has always had the promise of becoming one of the world’s best since his rise in the U21 Championships as a youngster. Now at the age of 26, he looks to be hitting his prime, as the forward edges towards top form with his contributions to Napoli’s quest to the Serie A title.
He and the aforementioned Dries Mertens have formed one of the most formidable strike partnerships in world football, with them notching up a combined total of 18 goals together, only a quarter of the way into the season.
For Chelsea, they’ve struggled to find the use of wingers Willian and Pedro so far this season, as they look good but not that extra level that is missing going forward. But with Insigne on the case, he will offer you an electrifying burst of speed, an astounding bundle of trickery, skill in abundance and an eagle eye for a goal.
So Chelsea fans, thoughts on possible signings?
