Reports: Chelsea to announce three signings before transfer window closes

What’s the story?

Chelsea are running out of time to complete the deals but Telegraph journalist, Matt Law believes that the club will be signing three players before the window shuts.

I believe Chelsea will sign Zappacosta and Drinkwater and are trying on a third, but, as things stands, Spurs favourites to get Llorente

— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) August 31, 2017

Reports broke a couple of hours back Chelsea had agreed a deal with Torino for Davide Zappacosta. The right back is now in London and will complete his move in the next hour.

Danny Drinkwater is still the other player who's set to join The Blues from Leicester City. The other mystery player is reportedly Ruyad Mahrez or Ross Barkley.

In case you didn’t know...

The transfer window slams shut at 11 pm BST today and clubs will not be able to sign players until January. The players who are not under contract at any club can still be signed but no other deals can take place.

The heart of the matter

Matt Law believes that Chelsea will be announcing three signings in the next hour. Davide Zappacosta, Danny Drinkwater and a mystery signing are the ones that are set to be announced.

What’s next?

Chelsea are right now completing the medicals of the players if reports are to be believed. The players will be announced one-by-one and it has to be quick as the time is running out.

Author’s Take

Chelsea have left it too late yet again. These deals would have been sealed with a month left but the board just kept going for targets who weren't interested in joining the club.

The case of Zappacosta is the perfect example. A bid was made just 6 hours ago and now he's having a medical at the club. If that was the case, why wasn't it done long back?

Danny Drinkwater has been a target for a long time but that too has been dragged. Unnecessary things are being done at the back that is making it difficult for the fans and the manager himself!