Chelsea’s transfer strategy analysis, youth is still the focus, lineup optimization still needs to be accelerated

The Premier League will open in the early morning of August 16, so the signing market is still hot recently because it has entered the final stage of grabbing people. Amid the hustle and bustle of the football transfer market, Chelsea has become the focus again. After finalizing the 19-year-old Harto, the Blues turned their attention to Manchester United's 21-year-old Garnacho and Leipzig's 22-year-old Xavi Simmons. Fans all believe that the club should not be interested in Garnacho because the player does not conform to the Blues' tactical system and is considered a hot potato.

If Chelsea successfully signs these three young players, the team will spend more than 150 million euros. Such a large-scale investment shows the idea of senior management to start a youth storm, and it may also be the meaning of the coach. The new players who have joined the team are currently unlimited. The 19-year-old Harto was previously Ajax defender and will join Chelsea for 43 million euros. He is competent in multiple defensive positions, especially as a left back, and his arrival will provide strong support for Chelsea's weak left-wing defense. Last season, Cucurella, as the non-goalkeeper with the most playing time in Chelsea, took on a huge game load. Harto's joining will effectively reduce the pressure on Cucurella, giving Chelsea more rotation options at the left-back position, and injecting young vitality into the team's defense line.

21-year-old Garnacho is a Manchester United winger, and he is characterized by excellent speed and breakthrough ability. Manchester United priced him £40 million, and although it was expensive, Chelsea's interest in him has been a long time. In Chelsea's left winger position, except for the newly joined Gittens, Muderick's future is uncertain due to the stimulant incident, Sancho left the team after the loan period, and potential star Tyrik George may be loaned out, which makes the position short of staff. If Garnacho arrives, there will be more changes in this position.

22-year-old Harvey Simmons is a Leipzig attacker and is priced at 70 million euros by the team. He has comprehensive skills and can play in the No. 10 position in the middle lane, but also play a role in the left lane. Chelsea's desire for midfield creativity is obvious. The new player becomes Palmer's substitute or rotates reasonably in multi-line games, which can also enhance the team's overall strength in the midfield and provide more high-quality passes to forward players.

While actively introducing new players, Chelsea also faces the problem of complex lineups. The key to signing new attackers is to clear out too many personnel from the existing front line. After Felix left the team, Jiwu, Broya, Nkunku, Jackson and others were all cleaning up the roster. At present, Jiwu and Bloya have confirmed to join Sunderland and Burnley respectively, but the transfers of Nkunku and Jackson are not going well.

Take Jackson as an example. Although he scored 13 goals and 6 assists last season, his shooting efficiency was low and he occasionally had impulsive symptoms. Chelsea hopes to recycle funds by selling him, but due to its limited market conditions, it is difficult to recover its original investment. If Jackson leaves the team, Chelsea's forward line may be led by Joao Pedro and young center Drapp in the new season. The former has shown good strength in the Club World Cup, while the latter can provide high-altitude advantages.

Chelsea's transfer operation reflects the club's efforts in pursuing the younger lineup and improving its competitiveness. By introducing young players like Harto, Garnacho and Xavi Simmons, Chelsea is focused on the future and lays the foundation for the long-term development of the team. These players have great potential. Once they adapt to the team's tactical system, they will become an important force for Chelsea in the Premier League and Champions League. If the excess players cannot be cleaned up smoothly, it will not only cause a waste of salary space, but may also cause unstable factors in the locker room. Therefore, the team's senior management will also accelerate the operation of related transfers when the season starts.

Chelsea's first round of the new season will start at 21:00 on August 17, with the team playing against Crystal Palace at home.