Year: 2021

Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup final football match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium in north west London on May 15, 2021. - - NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by Nick Potts / POOL / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by NICK POTTS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea should focus on top-tier players this transfer window

Chelsea: Sell Tammy Abraham to Aston Villa on one condition

Chelsea looking to develop coaches as well as players

Italy’s Leonardo Spinazzola could be great addition to Chelsea

Marco van Ginkel of Chelsea during the friendly match between Vitesse Arnhem and Chelsea at Gelredome on July 30, 2014 in Arnhem, The Netherlands(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)

Former Chelsea prospect pens emotional goodbye to long-time club

Chelsea's English defender Reece James (L) vies with Brighton's English defender Dan Burn during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge in London on April 20, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Mike Hewitt / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Did everyone get carried away with Reece James at centerback?

Andreas Christensen of Chelsea celebrates with the Champions League Trophy (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Andreas Christensen is Chelsea’s most important centerback now

TOPSHOT - Denmark's forward Kasper Dolberg celebrates scoring their second goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match between Wales and Denmark at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on June 26, 2021. (Photo by Olaf Kraak / POOL / AFP) (Photo by OLAF KRAAK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

A raid on the Danish National Team could greatly benefit Chelsea

FLORENCE, ITALY - MAY 08: Dusan Vlahlvic of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2021 in Florence, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Four reasons why Chelsea should target Dusan Vlahovic

SWANSEA, WALES - FEBRUARY 17: Marc Guehi of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Nottingham Forest at the Liberty Stadium on February 17, 2021 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s latest defensive prodigy: What’s next for Marc Guehi?

Wales' defender Ethan Ampadu reacts after receiving a red card during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A football match between Italy and Wales at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on June 20, 2021. (Photo by ALBERTO LINGRIA / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO LINGRIA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Economic, personnel policy to sell oft-loaned or fringe players

Aston Villa's English midfielder Jacob Ramsey (C) vies for the ball against Chelsea's English defender Ben Chilwell (R) during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on May 23, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by RICHARD HEATHCOTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Transfer window gone mad forces Chelsea to smarten up

Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz celebrates with his medal after winning the UEFA Champions League final football match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at the Dragao stadium in Porto on May 29, 2021. (Photo by David Ramos / POOL / AFP) (Photo by DAVID RAMOS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Three Chelsea players to sign in FPL plus the Pride of London League

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe (C) fights for the ball with Lorient's British defender Trevoh Chalobah (L) during the French L1 football match between FC Lorient and Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Yves-Allainmat stadium, in Lorient, western France, on January 31, 2021. (Photo by DAMIEN MEYER / AFP) (Photo by DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images)

Last chance for Chelsea’s loan army coming at a good time

ROME, ITALY - JUNE 20: Jorginho (L) of Italy is challenged by Joe Allen (R) of Wales during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A match between Italy and Wales at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, Italy, on June 20, 2021. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Five potential transfer targets from the Euro 2020 group stage

CROTONE, ITALY - MAY 01: Achraf Hakimi of Inter during the Serie A match between FC Crotone and FC Internazionale at Stadio Comunale Ezio Scida on May 01, 2021 in Crotone, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Losing Achraf Hakimi to PSG would be a bad sign

LEEDS, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Conor Gallagher of WBA reacts during the Premier League match between Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion at Elland Road on May 23, 2021 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Chelsea will welcome a loan army member into the first team

ROME, ITALY - JUNE 20: Jorginho (L) of Italy is challenged by Joe Allen (R) of Wales during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group A match between Italy and Wales at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, Italy, on June 20, 2021. (Photo by Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Euro 2020 Group Stage roundup: How did the Chelsea stars do?

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Conor Gallagher of West Bromwich Albion during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Everton at The Hawthorns on March 4, 2021 in West Bromwich, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Power ranking in house solutions to fill the midfield gap

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Bernardo Silva of Manchester City is challenged by Billy Gilmour of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on January 03, 2021 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Ian Walton - Pool/Getty Images)

Loan of Billy Gilmour is a bad idea that Chelsea may very well regret

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Billy Gilmour of Chelsea FC gestures during the UEFA Champions League Group E stage match between Chelsea FC and FC Krasnodar at Stamford Bridge on December 08, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Billy Gilmour is close to departing Chelsea on loan to Norwich City

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers is tackled by Kai Havertz of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Adama Traore is a legitimate wingback target for Chelsea

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 24: Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund scores their team's first goal under pressure from Maxence Lacroix of VfL Wolfsburg during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund at Volkswagen Arena on April 24, 2021 in Wolfsburg, Germany. Sporting stadiums around Germany remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Focke Strangmann - Pool/Getty Images)

An alternate way for Chelsea to buy Erling Haaland this summer

CROTONE, ITALY - MAY 01: Achraf Hakimi of Inter during the Serie A match between FC Crotone and FC Internazionale at Stadio Comunale Ezio Scida on May 01, 2021 in Crotone, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Chelsea set to miss out on Achraf Hakimi which is fine

Morecambe's English midfielder Adam Phillips (R) challenges Chelsea's Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour (L) during the English FA Cup third round football match between Chelsea and Morecambe at Stamford Bridge in London on January 10, 2021. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Where Billy Gilmour plays next season one of Chelsea’s biggest decisions

SEVILLA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 2: (L-R) Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea, NGolo Kante of Chelsea, Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates goal 0-3 during the UEFA Champions League match between Sevilla v Chelsea at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on December 2, 2020 in Sevilla Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

AC Milan in talks to sign Chelsea trio after Fikayo Tomori transfer

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Ben Chilwell of Chelsea battles for possession with Giovani Lo Celso of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on November 29, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Childs - Pool/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s preseason schedule is beginning to take shape

Chelsea's Italian midfielder Jorginho (L) and Chelsea's Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League final football match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at the Dragao stadium in Porto on May 29, 2021. (Photo by Jose Coelho / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOSE COELHO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s transfer budget should be used outside of the midfield