As per reports from Football.London, Chelsea is poised to welcome a minimum of two fresh additions to their squad before the summer transfer window slams shut in early September. This comes despite the Blues currently carrying a staggering net spend deficit of £451 million, a figure that tops the global charts.

Pochettino still unsatisfied with Chelsea’s line-up

Mauricio Pochettino’s initial months at the helm have seen Chelsea splash over £300 million, with nearly half of that expenditure transpiring just last week in the landmark acquisitions of Moises Caicedo (£115 million) and Romeo Lavia (£58 million). However, the club’s appetite for bolstering their ranks remains insatiable. Their focus is on fortifying the goalkeeping department, offering stiff competition to new recruit Robert Sanchez following Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan departure to Real Madrid. A potential prospect on Chelsea’s radar is Djordje Petrovic, the goalkeeper from the New England Revolution, for whom the Blues tabled a bid last week worth approximately £12 million.

After Kepa’s departure, the Blues tabled a bid last week worth approximately £12 million for Djordje Petrovic

Concurrently, Chelsea’s hunt for an additional attacking force persists, after their recent near miss in securing Michael Olise’s signature. The priority now is to secure the services of a versatile right winger who can also shine as a No. 10. The club has earmarked two prime contenders: Bradley Barcola from Lyon and Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest. Moreover, the option of adding a proficient striker is not off the table, especially considering rookie Christoph Nkunku’s extended absence. Pochettino, however, expressed contentment in welcoming back Armando Broja from injury, though he lamented Nkunku’s situation, stating, “I think it’s a huge disappointment with Christoph Nkunku’s situation because he should have been a really important player for us, and helped Nico Jackson score goals. But this is football and we need to accept that situation.”

Pochettino is considering Barcola rookie for Christoph Nkunku’s extended absence

However, the reality facing Chelsea is that any augmentation in their strength necessitates the swift offloading of players deemed surplus to requirements. Recent findings from the CIES Football Research Center have revealed that Chelsea’s net spending since the start of January has culminated in the world’s most substantial negative balance, reaching £451 million. Remarkably, this is despite having amassed over £200 million by selling off more than ten players. The potential departures of key figures such as Romelu Lukaku, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Conor Gallagher, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella are all looming in the near future, with the intent of raising funds to support further acquisitions.

Nkunku’s injury is a big disappointed

As Coach Pochettino endeavors to secure his inaugural victory, Chelsea’s early-season encounters yielded a 1-1 draw against Liverpool and a surprising 1-3 loss to West Ham. The forthcoming challenge, against newcomers Luton, is anticipated to provide a platform for the Blues to clinch their maiden win in the earliest match on Friday.