Three players that can transform Chelsea to title challengers next season | OneFootball

Chelsea look set to miss out on UEFA Champions League football for the third time in four seasons under the BlueCo regime.

The Blues have realised that their youth-centric project is going down the drain and want to add some experience (preferably Premier League) to their ranks this summer.

Chelsea are poised to target players that can provide the winning calm and know-how that have been missing at Stamford Bridge for a few years now.

Without further ado, read on as we analyse three experienced players who can transform Chelsea next season.

Bernardo Silva

Manchester City’s maestro Bernardo Silva has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, and Chelsea should be at the front of the queue to snap him up.

Chelsea could use his invaluable experience in the ranks. He can provide significant value in midfield, playing alongside Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez.

The 31-year-old’s ability to provide solutions in difficult situations and perform under pressure can rub off on the current Chelsea players.

Chelsea are reportedly trying to spend big money to sign Valentin Barco, but they can afford to hold off on signing the Argentine for a more assured addition in Silva.

Barco is at Strasbourg and won’t escape their grasp for a season or two. They should pursue the ‘exceptional’ Silva in the meantime for his leadership qualities.

Robin Roefs

One area where Chelsea have been particularly susceptible is between the sticks. Filip Jorgensen and Robert Sanchez have failed to cover themselves in glory.

If Chelsea want to reestablish themselves in the upper echelon of the Premier League, they need a reliable goalkeeper, and Sunderland’s Robin Roefs fits the bill.

Roefs has taken the Premier League by storm in his first season, and even though there is room for improvement, he will be a massive upgrade on what the Blues have.

He can provide competition for Mike Penders next season. Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris lauded the 23-year-old’s shot-stopping ability.

He said, “He is quick, very mobile when he manages crosses, and he is really well connected with his backline, so when there are balls in behind, he is always well aware and mobile in these situations, and he is good with his feet.”

Antonio Rudiger

Antonio Rudiger is leaving Real Madrid this summer as a free agent, and he is another name Chelsea should have on their shortlist.

While injuries and age have chipped away at his ability, Rudiger is still a high-level defender.

His aggression, winning mentality, and leadership qualities can prove influential for this group.

Chelsea need to sell Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana, and Benoit Badiashile, while Mamadou Sarr needs another loan to improve drastically in the air.

Rudiger can be a short-term solution while the Blues reshuffle the deck at the back. He knows the Premier League and the club.

The Blues need at least two new centre-halves if all those players leave, and Rudiger should be one of the additions.