After an appalling season by Chelsea’s standards, Roman Abramovic has taken action and acquired the services of fabled disciplinarian Antonio Conte ahead of the 2016/17 campaign.
The Italian arrives with a reputation that proceeds him following a hugely successful spell with Italian super-club Juventus, and Chelsea fans will no doubt welcome him with open arms, keen to rid themselves of the misery of the 2015/16 season which saw them lose their most loved manager in recent memory – José Mourinho.
Here, we highlight three signings that Chelsea should make during the upcoming transfer window, all of which would help them to return to a position challenging for honours near the summit of the Premier League, as each addresses a key weakness or area for improvement. Find the players over the next few pages, in addition to Chelsea’s potential line-up for the start of the campaign which includes these vital additions.
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