Chelsea are adjusting to life without Enzo Maresca, and Liam Rosenior will be hoping he can further his positive start in his new role.
The former Strasbourg boss won his first game in charge against Charlton Athletic, lost 3-2 to Arsenal in the first of the EFL Cup semi-final, and followed that up by winning his first Premier League fixture against Brentford over the weekend.
Tonight, he will lead his squad out for his first Champions League match against Pafos and will be expected to inspire a confident and convincing result to ensure qualification for the next round remains on track.
In terms of transfer business, Chelsea have had a surprisingly quiet month regarding incomings, with only left-back Caleb Wiley returning from Watford.
With just under two weeks remaining to get any business done, the West London club have been linked with several targets, including making an enquiry for Manchester City’s new signing Antoine Semenyo ahead of his move from Bournemouth.
According to The Athletic, the enquiry suggests that Chelsea are in the market for a new attacking option.
The publication claims that not only do the Blues want to sign a forward, but they are also looking to add a defender and a midfielder this year, with targets already identified.
Despite being open to waiting until the end of the season, if they can secure their top targets this month, they will not hesitate to get those deals over the line.
Who are Chelsea linked with?
There is no doubt that Chelsea have been one of the most active clubs in the transfer market in recent years, with plenty of trial and error involved.
Their attacking department has been a revolving door, with numerous players coming and going, so it will come as no surprise that the club are once again in the market for another forward.
This week, it has been reported that the Blues are interested in signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, though they would face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for his signature.
The former Manchester City forward has been linked with several clubs across Europe, including Liverpool and Bayern Munich; however, Atletico are reluctant to sell, and any formal approach would require significant investment.
Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is reportedly on Chelsea’s radar ahead of the summer, which would align with claims that they are targeting a new midfielder.
Murillo is another Forest standout said to be under consideration by the Blues’ recruitment team.
All things considered, the remaining weeks of the window may define Chelsea’s season.
With Rosenior already laying early foundations on the pitch, sharp recruitment could provide the final piece needed to elevate performances and results both domestically and on the European stage.
Whether the club choose to act now or wait until summer will speak volumes about their ambitions for the remainder of the campaign.
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