Since BlueCo’s acquisition of Chelsea in May 2022, a total of 48 players have been brought into the club on permanent contracts. Over four summers, the Blues have averaged 12 permanent arrivals per transfer window. As we near the 2026 summer window, which opens in just a few months, many expect Stamford Bridge officials to be extremely active once again.
Examining the Chelsea squad, one could argue convincingly that every outfield area could benefit from reinforcement. Ever since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital took over the Blues nearly four years ago, the club has operated under a specific model. A key aspect of this model involves identifying young talent from across the globe and securing a deal as early as possible, even if it means Chelsea must wait for a player to officially join their ranks.
Take Estevao Willian, for instance.
Chelsea have four more players poised to join the club in the upcoming summer transfer window, having previously agreed deals with their respective clubs.
Chelsea have pre-arranged agreements for Geovany Quenda (Sporting CP), Dastan Satpayev (FC Kairat), Denner Evangelista (Corinthians) and Emanuel Emegha (Strasbourg), all set to join this summer.
The current ownership believes that it is too early to evaluate Rosenior, who took over from Enzo Maresca in January, and will wait 70 games under his stewardship before making such a decision.
Where they will ply their trade next season remains uncertain, though in Quenda’s case, he is expected to feature in Chelsea’s first-team plans next season.
You would expect Emegha, too, to be included in the squad and compete with the likes of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap for the No. 9 position at Stamford Bridge.
Mike Penders is on loan at Strasbourg and Chelsea are set to evaluate his situation in the summer.
The young Belgian shot-stopper has impressed in France, and given the uncertainty surrounding Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, it is expected to be an area the club examines, given their lofty expectations for Penders.