Blues boss still considering new purchases.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could still be working on three more new signings this summer, depending on possible player sales within his squad that could go through before the end of the transfer window.
Although the Portuguese coach has ruled out the prospect of any more players coming in or heading out, there remain doubts over the futures of the likes of Fernando Torres, John Obi Mikel and Ramires in key areas of the side’s midfield and attack, while it is thought that a new centre-back is still a priority for the club.
With that in mind, it is understood that Chelsea have a three-man shortlist of transfer targets worth around £62.5m in total, though it remains to be seen how events will unfold in the coming weeks and whether all the targets will be signed this summer.
3) William Carvalho (Sporting Lisbon)
With Real Madrid still supposedly interested in Chelsea midfielder Ramires, and with John Obi Mikel considered expendable by manager Jose Mourinho, the Blues are keeping tabs on the situation of Portuguese youngster William Carvalho. The 22-year-old is an outstanding midfield prospect and has been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United as well as Chelsea this summer. Although the Gunners currently look to be leading the chase for his signature, Chelsea could be ready to pounce if he is still available later this summer, if the two aforementioned midfield players end up leaving Stamford Bridge.
2) Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)
A long-time target for Chelsea, Real Madrid youngster Raphael Varane could still be heading to Stamford Bridge this summer as Jose Mourinho remains keen on being reunited with his former player. The French centre-back made his Madrid debut during Mourinho’s time in charge at the club, and he could be a great long-term replacement for John Terry. Although there is not currently a great need for a new signing in that position, there have been other reports that Atletico Madrid defender Miranda is another of the club’s top targets at the back, and Varane could be available for a similar fee of around £22m.
1) Loic Remy (Queens Park Rangers)
Although Chelsea have already brought in both Diego Costa and Didier Drogba upfront, they have seen both Romelu Lukaku and Demba Ba leave the club, with the misfiring Fernando Torres possibly set to follow. The likes of Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan have shown a strong interest in the Spaniard, and it seems likely that the Blues will allow him to leave if a good enough offer comes in. If that happens, it is understood that Chelsea would look to Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy to come in as the club’s third option upfront. The Frenchman is surprisingly still available this summer after seeing proposed moves to both Arsenal and Liverpool fall through, and with a release clause of just £8.5m, he could be a superb bargain addition for Mourinho’s side.