Chelsea have enjoyed a thoroughly successful season in Antonio Conte’s first campaign in charge and have the chance of going one better later this month, as they tackle Arsenal in the FA Cup final.
The Blues have experienced a storming campaign domestically and the fans in the bar have stated a major benefit has been the absence of involvement in Europe’s elite competitions, which is due to change next season as Conte’s side return to the Champions League.
Chelsea need to significantly improve their squad depth if they are to remain as contenders in the Premier League and on the European stage, with our landlord expecting Roman Abramovich to hand the Italian boss a bolstering transfer kitty.
He believes big names could arrive at Stamford Bridge this summer and he’s told the fans in the bar the TWO mega signings he thinks Chelsea should push through immediately, as it would significantly improve their squad.
Romelu Lukaku
The Everton striker has excelled since leaving Chelsea and the Belgian has stated he believes he has unfinished business in West London, which leaves Antonio Conte’s side as the favourites to land the services of the Premier League’s top scorer this summer.
Diego Costa’s inevitable departure this summer will leave Chelsea’s ranks needing a world-class arrival and Lukaku would be the perfect recruit, especially as the 24-year-old is seeking opportunities in the Champions League ahead of a crucial World Cup next summer.
With over 50 Premier League goals for Everton and over 100 Premier League appearances for the Toffees, the general consensus is that Lukaku has outgrown the Merseyside outfit.
Marco Verratti
Chelsea were bolstered significantly by the arrival of N’Golo Kante from Leicester City last summer but the Blues have failed to find a star central midfield partner for the Frenchman, amidst speculation Nemanja Matic and Cesc Fabregas could both leave this summer.
Conte is likely to enter the market for a top-class midfield creator to play alongside Kante and Paris Saint-Germain ace Marco Verratti would be a stellar recruit, as the Italian maestro is widely regarded to be one of the best midfielders in the world.
Securing his services from the French giants will not be easy but Verratti may feel it’s time to leave the French capital after five successful seasons with Le Parisiens.
