Chelsea have once again been at the centre of attention during this summer's transfer window, making headlines with their aggressive approach in the market.
As the new 2024/25 Premier League campaign approaches, the Blues have spent a staggering £185.4 million ($237.2m) on ten new signings, bringing their squad size to a remarkable 43 players. While their total sales amount only accounts for £83.5 million ($106.8m).
With new manager Enzo Maresca preparing for his first season in charge, Chelsea’s strategy has raised eyebrows among fans and pundits alike. The club's approach under owners Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly has been consistent—spend big, invest in youth, and look for future resale value. This summer, Chelsea have focused on acquiring young talents, with an average age of under 21 among their new recruits.
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Despite this youthful focus, the club has not shied away from spending significant sums on marquee players, ensuring they remain competitive at the highest level.
While the spending spree has strengthened the squad, it has also led to questions about how Chelsea will manage such a large group of players.
With Premier League rules allowing only 25 players in the official squad, Chelsea faces the challenge of offloading excess players while maintaining a balanced and competitive team.
Chelsea’s full list of incomings and outgoings
Incomings
- Pedro Neto - Wolves, £54m ($69m)
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - Leicester, £30m ($38.3m)
- Estevao Willian - Palmeiras, £29.1m ($37.2m)
- Filip Jorgensen - Villarreal, £20.7m ($26.5m)
- Omari Kellyman - Aston Villa, £19m ($24.3m)
- Aaron Anselmino - Boca Juniors, £15.6m ($20.1m)
- Renato Veiga - FC Basel, £12m ($15.5m)
- Marc Guiu - Barcelona, £5m ($6.7m)
- Tosin - Fulham, Free
- Caleb Wiley - Atlanta United, Undisclosed
Outgoings
- Alfie Gilchrist - Sheffield United, Loan
- Chinoso Chibueze - Stoke, Undisclosed
- Jamie Cumming - Oxford, Undisclosed
- Michael Golding - Leicester, Undisclosed
- Lewis Hall - Newcastle, £28m ($35.8m)
- Omari Hutchinson - Ipswich, £18m ($23m)
- Ian Maatsen - Aston Villa, £37.5m ($48.6m)
- Charlie Webster - Burton, Undisclosed
- Hakim Ziyech - Galatasaray, Undisclosed
- Dion Rankine - Wigan, Free
- Thiago Silva - Fluminense, Free
- Josh Brooking - Released
- Noah Hay - Released
- Ted Curd - Hampton & Richmond, Loan
- Teddy Sharman-Lowe - Doncaster, Loan
- Dylan Williams - Burton, Loan
- Andrey Santos - Strasbourg, Loan
- Malang Sarr - Lens, Free
- Eddie Beach - Crawley, Loan
- Gabriel Slonina - Barnsley, Loan
What’s happening with Gallagher, Felix and Omorodion
Conor Gallagher's transfer to Atletico Madrid initially agreed for £36 million ($46m), is now in jeopardy due to complications with other deals involving both clubs. The collapse of Samu Omorodion's move to Chelsea has significantly stalled the process, and negotiations for Joao Felix as an alternative have hit a roadblock due to Atletico's high £50 million ($64m) valuation.
Gallagher, who had already passed a medical and agreed to a contract, is now in limbo, with Atletico's financial issues further complicating the situation. As a result, Gallagher is expected to return to London, where he'll await further developments before the transfer window closes. His future remains uncertain, and the situation is ongoing as both clubs seek a resolution.
