The Chelsea fans here in the Transfer Tavern are looking forward to the summer when new boss Antonio Conte will get to work, as he sets about turning the Blues back into title contenders.
Several players are set to depart Stamford Bridge in the summer meaning the Italian will need to get to work on assembling a squad capable of reaching the top four once again.
Chelsea have been poor in the Premier League this campaign and Conte’s no-nonsense style will be good for the club, according to one fan here in the Tavern who is sat in front of the big screen waiting for the Champions League game this evening.
The Blues will not be competing in the Champions League next season and will watch from the sidelines, with new recruits needed if they are to secure a place for the following season.
According to an exclusive on Tribal Football, Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah could be set to make a summer move to the club and here Lee Clarke takes a look at five players who could also join him at the club.
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Antoine Griezmann
One of world football’s superstars is Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann, who has spearheaded his team into their second Champions League Final in three years.
Whilst Madrid might be uncompromising to say the least, there is nothing unorthodox about this forward and his finish in the second leg against Bayern Munich was nothing short of fantastic.
Griezmann is, at 25-years-old, one of football’s finest performers at present and it is little surprise that he is attracting high-profile interest.
Chelsea will be desperate to bolster their forward roles this summer and a move for this player could go miles when it comes to getting the fans back on side.
Fraser Forster
The Southampton stopper has been in superb form since recovering from a serious knee injury and the chances of the Saints keeping him appear slim.
With Asmir Begovic unsettled it is likely that Chelsea will look to try and secure a new custodian to rival current number one Thibaut Courtois.
At 28-years-old, Forster is a decent age for a goalkeeper and the Blues would see an element of longevity, should they pursue his services.
The ex-Celtic man is a regular with the England squad these days and according to certain reports, incoming Blues boss Antonio Conte is a huge fan of the custodian.
Gonzalo Higuain
The Napoli striker would be a superb signing for any Premier League club and Chelsea would be wise to try and swoop in the summer.
The Argentinean has been a goal machine wherever he has been throughout his career and it would be a real coup for the Blues if they could secure his services.
Money would not be an issue for the West Londoners but the inability to offer European football could make a transfer tricky this summer.
Higuain would probably be keen to test himself in the Premier League and a deal for this man would thrust Chelsea into contention for the title.
Romelu Lukaku
Everton have been pretty horrendous in the league this season and because of that, they could be forced to sell some of their prized assets this summer.
Chelsea were undoubtedly hasty in selling the powerful Belgian the first time around and it wouldn’t be a surprise should they go back in for him.
On his day Lukaku is one of the most feared marksmen in the Premier League and it won’t be long before a really big club offers him a chance to shine.
Chelsea would have the luxury of a striker who knows how to score goals in the Premier League should they press ahead with a move for this striker.
Arturo Vidal
The defensive midfielder is a firm favourite of Antonio Conte’s and a reunion could be on the cards for this summer.
Vidal only moved to Bayern Munich last summer but the chance to link up with the new Chelsea boss could prove telling.
The Chilean has a presence that is sorely missed at the moment in the Chelsea midfield and his arrival could ruffle a few feathers in the middle of the park.
Oscar and Nemanja Matic could both leave in the summer and if they do, it could leave a big void to fill in midfield.
