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#2 World class signings
Typically, new signings are made are to supplement a thin squad, freshen an ageing squad, replace ineffective players, balance an already steady squad, and to make a statement. In the case of Chelsea, it's all of the above.
World class and quality new signings could act as catalysts to propel the club to greater heights, and all of Chelsea's business in the recent summer transfer window so far can be classified as world class.
Free scoring and highly-rated striker Alvaro Morata, who scored and assisted once in their recent Burnley loss, was signed from Real Madrid for £70 million to replace the departing Diego Costa. Multi-talented and versatile midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, was signed to fill the role of the departed Matic and he did just that in their recent victory against Tottenham.
Willy Caballero was signed on a free to provide back-up for first choice custodian Thibaut Courtois after Asmir Begovic left the club for greener pastures. Tough tackling defender Antonio Rudiger was signed from Roma to fill John Terry's shoes and he proved to be a bright spark in their recent EPL games.
On a critical note, the squad had reduced in size in the latest window with many players like John Terry, Nemanja Matic leaving the club so their recent spending is justified.
But to summarise it, all these transfers, who have the potential to become world beaters, make it hard to not imagine Chelsea putting up a fight for the title this season.
