The transfer window is not open yet, but Chelsea already look like they mean business.
Profit and sustainability rules look like they could be an issue for Chelsea, as it has been for a few clubs at present, but the Blues can offload players so that they can make additions.
In terms of departures, then, it has actually been claimed that Chelsea could be willing to listen to offers for captain Reece James.
AC Milan are also reportedly interested in Benoit Badiashile.
Whoever leaves Stamford Bridge this summer could help the club raise funds to make a move for one attacker.
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Chelsea are already trying to sign him
Chelsea have really explored the Brazilian market since being taken over by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
For example, the likes of Andrey Santos and Deivid Washington have been brought to west London under the club’s new ownership.
If reports are to believed, one of their compatriots could be about to make the same move from Brazil to Chelsea.
According to Sport, the Blues have sent emissaries to Sao Paulo as they look to sign Palmeiras winger Estevao Willian in a potential €60m (£51m) deal.
Barcelona were thought to be growing increasingly confident about landing Estevao ahead of Chelsea, but the aforementioned outlet claims that they are not pursuing the 16-year-old as they try to avoid halting Lamine Yamal’s development.
Which attacker could Chelsea sign for their first team?
Estevao would have to wait until he turns 18 to link up with the Chelsea squad because of FIFA rules.
Even if Chelsea sign him this summer, then, the Brazilian will not be joining the club until a later date.
They could still add to their attack for the 2024/25 season, though, with Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams being a player who Chelsea really appreciate, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Williams is having a good season and could be a bright addition to Mauricio Pochettino‘s squad.
In 24 La Liga appearances, the Spain international has come up with 11 goal contributions.
