It’s been a difficult, inconsistent season for Chelsea, but they have enjoyed a recent resurgence in form, beating West Ham 5-0 on Sunday. Indeed, the form table since the turn of the year has the side riding high in fourth place.
The Blues currently sit seventh in the league, and now find themselves in with a shot of European football next season as they look to make up further ground on the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle and Spurs.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been plagued by numerous injury concerns this season, with club captain Reece James enduring several months on the sidelines due to a thigh injury while the likes of Wesley Fofana, Enzo Fernandez and Carney Chukuemeka have also seen restricted pitch time.
Ahead of the summer transfer window, we take a look at how Chelsea’s starting XI could look at the start of the 2024/25 season - if the latest transfer rumours are to be believed...
1. Chelsea 2024/25
How the starting XI could look next season if the transfer rumours are true. | Getty Images
2. GK - Jordan Pickford
The Everton goalkeeper is said to be worth £30m with Chelsea eyeing up a move for the England glovesman. Photo: Naomi Baker
3. LB - Ben Chilwell
Chilwell, who has suffered several weeks on the sidelines, was bought by Chelsea for £50m in 2020 from Leicester City. | Getty Images
4. CB - Wesley Fofana
Fofana cost Chelsea £75 million in 2022 (including add-ons) when he was bought from Leicester City. An ACL injury has kept him out for much o the 2023/24 season. | Getty Images