Three areas Chelsea must improve next season to challenge domestically and in Europe

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With Antonio Conte having told Diego Costa that he can leave the club, as reported by BBC Sport, and with Michy Batshuayi registering just one Premier League start in his debut season, it’s clear where much of the Italian’s attentions will be during this summer transfer window.

Romelu Lukaku, Alvaro Morata and more have all been linked, but it seems that major investment will be required from Roman Abramovich if he is to ensure that his side put up a strong title defence and make a go of their return to the Champions League after a year away.

Whilst many of their opponents will boast threatening front lines, with the likes of Sergio Aguero, Alexis Sanchez, and more, in the Premier League and even better players in Europe, Chelsea may need a marquee signing, especially if top scorer Diego Costa is on his way out this summer.