Now that we've won the league. Champions League is all but confirmed for next season. I think we need to have some assessment made to the squad. And see which department we need depth in. Next season there will be 4 competition to play for!

GK: Courtois, Bego and Eduardo.

I think we're pretty much good to go for GK position. Provided Real go for De Gea and don't kacau Courtois. This is Courtois' 2nd PL title with us. Next target for him is for more clean sheets, win CL with us. Now on Bego, not sure if he will wanna leave. If he leaves, I say we go for Sunderland's Pickford. 23 years old, PL experience, still can improve a lot. Or just use let Blackman in as 2nd/3rd choice.

CB: Cahill/Ake, Luiz/Christensen (?), Azpi/Zouma.

If we recall Christensen and let him be Luiz's understudy, it would be great. No nonsense tackle, able to move forward and play nice spread passes. But I dun think Christensen and Ake is world class yet. So maybe we do need another CB. Maybe Koulibaly or Van Dijk. My vote goes to Van Dijk. Simply because he has proven himself in the PL. So it's less of a risk. Van Dijk can be sure starter in league games, while Luiz can be save up for CL games. Reminds me a bit of Kante vs Nainggolan situation. Before the season start, we were going for Nainggolan, but in d end we went for Kante. Proven in PL, and look where it landed us.

Wingbacks: left - Alonso/Kennedy(?), right - Moses/Aina(?)

I think this is the weakest part of our squad. We can only depend on Alonso and Moses. And also if we look back at the stats, we lost our games when either 1 of Alonso or Moses is not playing. Rmb the match Alonso didn't play and we lost? Judging by Conte's decision to not pick Kennedy and Aina, I don't think they are ready yet. So we definitely need to sign backup wingbacks for both LWB and RWB. Can we resign Van Aanholt? He did quite well for Sunderland and Crystal Palace.

And please, never ever ever play Willian/Pedro in wingbacks position already. Few times this season i've seen them play there, disastrous.

CMF: Matic, Kante, Fab, Chalobah, RLC

Chalobah have been getting game time, but not much. If Chalobah and RLC can show major improvement. I don't think we need to strengthen this area. But if Chalobah and RLC don't improve much, we need 1 more capable CMF. I think Fab will perform even better in CL, because more space will be given. Less physical and up tempo compared to PL.

Inside Forwards: Pedro, Hazard, Willian, Musonda

This is the part where we don't really need much reinforcement imo. Willian will be happy coz he'll get more game. Hope Musonda can show some improvement. But I don't mind seeing Mertens in Stamford Bridge next season.

Forward: Costa, Batshuayi, Solanke

I seriously hope Costa stays. If he leaves, we need to go for someone big. Not really a fan of Morata. Aguero please. Batshuayi, still mix feeling on him. but surely he'll get another crack at it after his heroics yesterday. We need another decent backup if we want to challenge all fronts. Maybe someone like Llorente? Seems to be Conte's type of forward.

TLDR, imo, we need 1 experience CB (Van Dijk/Koulibaly), 1 LWB & RWB (don't know who will Conte go for), 1 CMF (looks a bit thin if Chalobah and RLC don't perform), 1 Striker if Costa does not leave, 2 if Costa leaves.

TLDR:
-If anyone want Mahrez, Leicester playermaker, need come out money £50M.
-With Asmir Begovic leaving Chelsea, we have vacancy as goalkeeper backup to Kortua. Conte wants Paris Saint-Germain's Alphonse Areola to fill up as goalkeeper backup.
-City, Liverpool and Chelsea want Monaco defender 22 years old fullback Benjamin Mendy.
-Bayern Munich wants sign Willian, thought to cost around €50 million.
-Chelsea wants either Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng or Southampton's 25 years old Virgil Van Dijk as defender target. We offered Virgil van Dijk £170k-a-week wages in fight with Liverpool for him, £50k-a-week more than Liverpool are offering. City offered Virgil van Dijk wages of £180k-a-week.
-Barca’s new boss Ernesto Valverde is also a huge admirer of Cesar Azpilicueta. Chelsea may not sell him the news says. Oh no, why we got reports of more players leaving?
-Batshuayi opens to leave Chelsea in search of more gametime. West Ham is interested.
-If Chelsea manages to get a £42million move for Monaco star 22 years old Tiemoue Bakayoko, then Matic will leave for Manchester United. As too crowded our midfielders will be.
-Kurt Zouma maybe loan out to Marseille or Nice.

LEICESTER WANT £50M FOR MAHREZ

Leicester City are determined to get the best deal possibly for Riyad Mahrez and have slapped a £50 million pricetag on the playmaker's head, according to the Daily Star.

Last season's PFA Player of the Year is said to be unsettled at the club, after the 2016-17 campaign fell well short of their Premier League-winning heroics of the previous term.

But the Foxes will not let him go cheap, and any side thinking of signing Mahrez will have to meet their hefty valuation in order to close a deal.

CONTE WANTS PSG KEEPER

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants Paris Saint-Germain's Alphonse Areola as Thibaut Courtois' backup at Stamford Bridge, The Sun reports.

With Asmir Begovic having sealed a move to Bournemouth, the Italian boss sees Areola as a perfect fit as Courtois' understudy.

CITY FACE BATTLE FOR MENDY

Manchester City face stiff competition from a number of their Premier League rivals in their bid to sign Monaco defender Benjamin Mendy, according to  L'Equipe .

Chelsea and Liverpool have both accelerated their interest in recent days while Manchester United are also monitoring developments.

Full-back Mendy is keen to move to England this summer, though Barcelona are also keen on the 22-year-old.

CHELSEA CONSIDER BOATENG DEAL

Chelsea have asked about the potential availability of Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, says the Daily Mail .

The Blues have made Southampton's Virgil Van Dijk their top defensive target, but are prepared to explore other options.

BAYERN EYE WILLIAN BID

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Willian from Chelsea, according to a report from Abendzeitung in Germany.
The Bavarian giants are keen to refresh their forward line, but Willian would cost around €50 million, which would make him the most expensive player in Bayern's history.

Source: http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zo...man-utd-chelsea
Chelsea offering Virgil van Dijk £170k-a-week wages to complete transfer ahead of Liverpool

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Tom Olver for Metro.co.ukWednesday 31 May 2017 11:11 pm

Chelsea are prepared to offer Virgil van Dijk mammoth wages in order to complete a move for the Southampton defender this summer, according to reports.

Van Dijk has greatly impressed during his two-year spell at St Mary’s but is widely expect to seal a big-money switch to a Premier League rival ahead of the 2017/18 campaign.
Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea are all lining up bids for the Dutch centre-back, with Pep Guardiola’s side ready to offer £50million in the coming months.
The Times suggest Chelsea are willing to hand Van Dijk £170,000-a-week wages in an attempt to lure the 25-year-old to Stamford Bridge, £50k-a-week more than Liverpool are offering.

However, it’s understood City are considering putting Van Dijk on wages of £180k-a-week to try and beat their top-four rivals to the defender’s signature.
Southampton are believed to be holding out for a bid of around £60m for the player they paid Celtic just £13m for back in 2015.

Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/31/chelsea-offe...ansfer-6676083/
Barcelona open talks to sign Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea

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Metro Sport Reporter for Metro.co.ukWednesday 31 May 2017 10:42 am

Barcelona have opened initial talks to sign Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta, according to reports in Spain.
Sport claim that Barca are prioritising a transfer which will strengthen the right side of their defence and still have Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin as their first-choice signing.

But Azpilicueta is Barca’s main alternative and their technical secretary, Robert Fernandez, has ‘already started’ negotiations for the Chelsea defender.
Barca’s new boss Ernesto Valverde is also a huge admirer of Azpilicueta and had tried to sign the 27-year-old for Athletic Bilbao.

Chelsea have no plans to sell Azpilicueta.

Sport also claim that Azpilicueta has attracted interest from Manchester City but Chelsea are not willing to sell to a Premier League rival.
Antonio Conte also has no plans to sell the Spain international as he has been integral to Chelsea’s success this season.

Azpilicueta’s versatility has made him an attractive option for Barca.

Azpilicueta played every minute of Chelsea’s title-winning campaign in the Premier League and was a key part in the team’s smooth transition to a back three in October.
And it is Azpilicueta’s versatility which makes him such an attractive option for Barcelona as Valverde ideally wants a signing who can play at right-back and can adapt to a back three.

Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/31/barcelona-op...helsea-6674275/
Michy Batshuayi open to leaving Chelsea with West Ham interested in summer transfer
Sean Kearns for Metro.co.ukWednesday 31 May 2017 8:39 am

Chelsea ace Michy Batshuayi has confirmed he could leave the club this summer after a disappointing debut campaign at Stamford Bridge.
The Belgian arrived in west London for £30milllion from Marseille but was stuck behind Diego Costa for the duration of the season.

The enigmatic 23-year-old did score a crucial title-clinching goal at the Hawthorns in May and proved to be a popular figure in Antonio Conte’s side.
However, his chances have been limited and West Ham are known to be keen on signing the striker this summer as Slaven Bilic looks to strengthen his squad.

And, though Batshuayi insists he’s not striving to leave the club, he says he will consider his options if Conte wants to offload him this summer.
‘Honestly, I’m not trying to think too much [about my future],’ Batshuayi told Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad.
‘It will be up to the board and the coach to decide. I’m the player, I go where Chelsea send me.’

Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/31/michy-batshu.../#ixzz4ihyg9V97
Nemanja Matic open to Manchester United move as Chelsea close in on Tiemoue Bakayoko transfer
Metro Sport Reporter for Metro.co.ukWednesday 31 May 2017 1:54 pm

Manchester United’s hopes of signing Nemanja Matic this summer have been boosted by Chelsea’s progress on a £42million move for Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko.
Chelsea have entered into talks with the Frenchman over moving to Stamford Bridge and are confident of striking a deal with the defensive midfielder.

Antonio Conte is keen on bolstering the spine of his team this summer to deal with the added congestion of fixtures for next season.
Bakayoko, 22, was instrumental in Monaco’s title-winning campaign and both Manchester United and Liverpool have shown interest in the midfielder. Chelsea, though, lead the race and could clinch a £42m deal after a round of talks, according to the Independent.

The France international’s arrival would raise question marks over the future of Matic in west London and the Serbian is believed to be keen on reuniting with former boss Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.
The Independent’s report claims preliminary talks between Matic and the Red Devils have already taken place to discuss personal terms on a move to the north-west.
While Conte is unlikely to want to sell to a rival, Bakayoko’s arrival would undoubtedly limit Matic’s playing time and the Red Devils will feel they stand a good chance of bagging the former Benfica man.

Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/31/nemanja-mati...ansfer-6674988/
Chelsea offering Kurt Zouma to clubs on loan ahead of summer transfer window
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Mark Brus for Metro.co.ukWednesday 31 May 2017 12:24 pm

Chelsea are reportedly offering defender Kurt Zouma to clubs on loan ahead of this summer’s transfer window, with interest from the likes of Marseille, Inter Milan and Valencia.

The Blues struggled to fit Zouma in as part of their first-team on a regular basis in the season just gone, and he may now benefit from playing time away from the club.
The 22-year-old suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury last season that kept him out for much of the beginning of the campaign, leading to just 13 appearances overall in 2016/17.

According to France Football, Chelsea have already offered Zouma to Marseille, and their Ligue 1 rivals Nice are said to be stepping up their interest after learning of his availability.
Chelsea have a number of top defenders ahead of Zouma in the pecking order at the moment, with Antonio Conte favouring senior players such as Gary Cahill, David Luiz and Cesar Azpilicueta for much of the season.

Source: http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/31/chelsea-offe.../#ixzz4ihzG5BOq