A look at the list of players Chelsea are targeting for next season as the Premier League champions look to build a dominant side that can retain the trophy and add even more silverware…
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1) Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
Possibly available for £80m, Gareth Bale is believed to be a top target for Chelsea after becoming unsettled at Real Madrid this season.
2) Paul Pogba (Juventus)
A potentially world class young midfielder, Juventus’ Paul Pogba is supposedly another big name on the Blues’ radar this summer.
3) Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)
An old favourite of Jose Mourinho from his old club Real Madrid, Raphael Varane could make a great long-term replacement for John Terry.
4) Miranda (Atletico Madrid)
Another top class La Liga centre-back, Atletico Madrid star Miranda has been on Chelsea’s radar in the past and could be again this summer.
5) Aaron Cresswell (West Ham United)
A left-back who has settled quickly in the Premier League, Aaron Cresswell of West Ham is believed to be attracting interest from the champions.
6) Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon)
A world class striker in the making, Alexandre Lacazette has been terrific for Lyon this season and could be a good buy for Chelsea to rotate with Diego Costa.
7) Luiz Adriano (Shakhtar Donetsk)
Available on a free transfer, Luiz Adriano is another striker who could be a useful signing to add to this Chelsea squad.
8) Douglas Costa (Shakhtar Donetsk)
Another Shakhtar Donetsk player, Douglas Costa has impressed Blues scouts this term and could also be heading to Stamford Bridge.
9) Giannelli Imbula (Marseille)
A young midfielder who has been superb in Ligue 1 this season, Giannelli Imbula remains a long-term target for Chelsea and could be on his way to the club this summer.
10) Marcus Bettinelli (Fulham)
A possible signing for backup goalkeeper, Chelsea have been keeping tabs on Fulham’s Marcus Bettinelli this season.
11) John Stones (Everton)
Valued at around £30m, Everton defender John Stones looks another outstanding young talent who could be the next John Terry.
12) Seamus Coleman (Everton)
In a possible double raid on Everton, Seamus Coleman is also on Chelsea’s radar this summer as they ponder a new addition at right-back.
13) Mauro Icardi (Inter Milan)
A highly-rated young striker, Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi is another possible name for the Blues to consider to bolster their attack.
14) Paulo Dybala (Palermo)
Finally, Palermo starlet Paulo Dybala is also said to be being considered for a summer bid by Chelsea.
List via the Daily Mail.