The transfer market in the winter is always exciting, especially for those of us who are avid Blues fans. A recent article by The Athletic's David Ornstein has revealed some of Chelsea's plans for a winter transfer that has left me looking forward to the coming season, but also apprehensive.
First of all, Chelsea's performance this season has been a bit disappointing. After 17 rounds, 6 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses, ranking 10th, which is really not enough for a giant team like us. Obviously, we had a problem with our attacking line and scoring goals was a big problem. The good news is that the team plans to bring in a striker. Personally, I hope that both an experienced goalscorer and a versatile attacker will be a good choice as long as they can solve the goal problem.
Interestingly, however, Brentford's Ivan Toney doesn't seem to be the first choice. I guess the Blues aim even higher, but that also means we're going to face stiff competition. After all, there aren't many really top strikers, and the best in this position are really rare.
And, our centre-back Thiago Silva is about to expire in his contractIt looks unlikely that the Blues will renew his contract. That means we're probably going to have more action at centre-back. Silva's departure is undoubtedly a huge loss, and his experience and consistency are irreplaceable. But it could also be an opportunity for young players to step up and show what they are capable of.
In goal, Chelsea seem to be satisfied, with a relatively deep midfield. But Gallagher's situation is worrying. He has 18 months left on his contract, but Chelsea are likely to listen to what they have to say of him. Tottenham and Newcastle are both interested in him. Conor Gallagher is a young player with potential and keeping him would be an absolute plus for the Blues. But if he can bring in a good income and help us deal with the PSR (Sustainability Rules) problem, it might also be a good choice.
In addition to Conor Gallagher, there are other players who could leave, such as Trevoh Chalobah. The strategy for young players seems to be more inclined towards going out on loan to get more game time and experience. This is somewhat sensible, but at the same time risky because we could lose some promising players.
Overall, Chelsea's plans for the winter window are full of unknowns and uncertainties. We need new blood to improve our attacking power, but we also need to think about how to balance the mix of young players and experienced players. Either way, I hope the Blues can find the right answer in this transfer window and bring us even more exciting games. The winter may be cold, but the future of Chelsea is warm and hopeful.