Despite a busy summer of spending, Chelsea's attention is already shifting to the January transfer market as they get set to resume play following the international break.
Following the international break, Graham Potter, the manager of Chelsea, will have work to do.
Chelsea has had some breathing room during the international break as they get ready to work with new boss Graham Potter.
Since taking over for Thomas Tuchel at the beginning of September, former Brighton manager Potter has overseen just one game, a 1-1 Champions League draw with Red Bull Salzburg. The Blues will, however, be rushing through home and continental matches in October in order to make the World Cup in November.
Additionally, there is the January transfer window to consider, as owner Todd Boehly appears ready to increase investment following a successful summer. As we bring you the most recent news stories from west London, a lot of attention is focused there.
It is revealed that Chelsea is preparing a spectacular £30 million offer for Fulham sensation Luke Harris. The adolescent has only played for the Cottagers' first squad once this season, but interest for him is already high.
Over the summer, Chelsea was unable to sign Frenkie de Jong as a target.
The 17-year-old joined Marco Silva's senior team ahead of the new season after scoring 13 goals for Fulham's under-23 team the previous year. He made his debut in an EFL Cup match against Crawley Town in August.
Chelsea is still interested in moving him despite his agreeing to professional terms and putting pen to paper on a deal through 2025. The Blues are reportedly willing to spend an initial £25 million plus an additional $5 million in conceivable add-ons.
De Jong's "deal" with Barca
Frenkie de Jong was a transfer target for Chelsea throughout the summer, and recent developments may not bode well for the Blues. Despite offers from Manchester United and the Premier League, the Dutch midfielder chose to remain at Camp Nou.
Over the summer, Chelsea was unable to sign Frenkie de Jong as a target.
De Jong and Barcelona were in a pay dispute, which had the potential to attract other suitors. But, according to sources from Spain, a solution is almost there.
De Jong has been steadfast in his pursuit of money owing to him; the matter at hand is a contract that was signed before current Barca president Joan Laporta assumed his position. However, Laporta and the Dutch international are scheduled to have more discussions at the end of the season, which may put an end to any transfer dreams Chelsea or even United may have had.
Chelsea players aim for World Cup roster
Things aren't looking good with only two months till England kicks off their World Cup campaign. After losing in Italy on Friday, Gareth Southgate's team lost its fifth straight competitive match and was eliminated from the UEFA Nations League.
There wasn't much of a presence for Chelsea in the England Xi. The Three Lions' Reece James and Raheem Sterling both got off to starts, while Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount didn't make the matchday squad.
In order to get his team out of its recent slump and into the World Cup, Southgate has make some choices. Which Chelsea players, though, ought to be selected for Qatar?
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