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Where to start? Conte's ill-advised message to Costa regarding his future sparked off a torrid start to the summer. Costa subsequently went public about Conte’s decision and his price instantly dropped several million quid.
Chelsea then intensified their pursuit of a centre-back. Virgil Van Dijk informed them that he wanted to join Liverpool, Bonucci was too expensive and Chelsea ended up signing Rudiger from Roma. If it is potential Chelsea are interested in, then their decision to send Kurt Zouma on loan is questionable. And what about the first team prospects of Andreas Christensen?
Finally, the Blues decided to press ahead and wrap up the long mooted deal for Lukaku, only for United to swoop in and steal him from under their noses. Chelsea now find themselves in the difficult position of having to negotiate a deal for Morata with Real Madrid.
Chelsea have had an awful summer transfer window till date. With all the money being splurged around them, they need to strengthen so that they do not get left behind – the mistakes of summer 2015 after their previous title victory serve as a stark reminder.
