Chelsea had a relatively quiet January transfer window by their recent standards, with their only senior acquisition being 19-year-old French midfielder Mathis Amouogou, who joined from Saint-Etienne for £12million. This is a stark contrast to their £220million spending spree last summer, which saw the arrival of 11 new players to bolster the squad. The signings came after Chelsea’s sixth-place finish last season and the hiring of Enzo Maresca as manager. The team is currently sitting in fourth place in the Premier League table.
Chelsea’s transfer strategy has been focused on acquiring potential stars rather than established talent. Most of the new arrivals over the past couple of years have been teenagers or players in their early 20s, reflecting the club’s long-term vision of building a competitive team for the future. This approach contrasts with their recent past, where the focus was often on high-profile signings aimed at immediate success. However, there could be a potential issue looming at the end of the season, with one of their loan signings, Jadon Sancho, facing an uncertain future.