It’s safe to say Chelsea I certainly wasn’t afraid to throw money away after downloading Todd Boehly still in May 2022. spend more than £1.3 billion on new signatures.
Such additions made it possible Enzo Maresca to be an instant hit at Stamford Bridge, leading the Blues into the top four after his first 20 games in charge.
However, given their recent form in the transfer market, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if they delve into the window and make another statement or two.
The American already is signed two players for over £100m – showing his willingness to make the extras to give any manager all the tools to succeed.
A number of names have already touted a move to West London, further strengthening their ambitions to return to one of the four places in Premier League come at the end of May.
Chelsea transfer update in January
A centre-back has been high on Maresca’s shopping list since his move, with injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile likely to force him to start looking for a new defender.
Marc Guehi it already was mention over a potential return to Most, just a few years after leaving to join Crystal Palace for £18 million.
The Blues boss said that “likes” Englishman, but he would not be interested in whether he is ready for a move at his pre-match press conference ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is another name recently associated with the transfer of large sums of money, but Manchester United, Liverpool and PSG are also in the running for his services.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed it Napoli are waiting for 80 million euros (67 million pounds) for a winger this winter, potentially adding another dimension to Maresca’s already potent forward line.
However, despite interest in the Georgian striker, the Blues could be targeting an alternative to the 23-year-old, which would allow them to sign their own version of Europe’s leading star.
Kvaratskhelia alternative who could be Chelsea’s Vini Jr
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has quickly developed into one of Europe’s leading strikers in the last few years.
The Brazilian winger has arrived the other at the recent Ballon d’Or ceremonyfinishing behind Manchester City’s Rodrigo – highlighting his rapid rise to stardom under Carlo Ancelotti.
His numbers from last season are nothing short of outstanding, scored 24 times and registered nine assists in 39 games in all competitions, helping Madrid win another Champions League title.
However, the Blues could land their own version of a star in the form of England winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, and it was reported last week that scouts followed star of Borussia Dortmund who is available for £50m in this window.
The 20-year-old was once part of the club’s academy, before moves to Reading and Manchester City, eventually making his name in the Bundesliga.
He scored a goal five times in 15 league games during 2024/25, leading to him being ranked by FBref as a similar player to Vini Jr especially based on the numbers he has achieved in this season’s Champions League.
When we dig into the numbers, Bynoe-Gittens has matched or improved on the Brazilian in a number of key areas, highlighting how he would be an excellent addition should the hierarchy lead any transfer.
The Dortmund ace, who is labeled as “unique” according to one analyst, he may have recorded fewer combined goals and assists, but he made it more shots on target at 90after which he had a higher success rate – apparently he was more precise in his efforts.
He is too finished multiple downloads at 90 and completed more of his attempted passes – giving the likes of Cole Palmer further opportunities to add to their own goal tallies.
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How Bynoe-Gittens compares to Vinnie Jr in 2024/25 |
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Statistics (at 90) |
Bynoe-Gittens |
Vini Jr |
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Games played |
15 |
15 |
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Goals and assists |
8 |
13 |
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Accuracy of shooting at the target |
52% |
29% |
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Goal kicks |
1.2 |
0.9 |
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Adding accuracy |
77% |
74% |
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Download success |
49% |
40% |
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Download complete |
4 |
3.1 |
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Statistics via FBref |
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£50m may seem like a hefty sum for a player already on the club’s books, but they would be signing an excellent alternative to Kvaratskhelia who has the ability to progress further in the years to come.
Bynoe-Gittens’ comparison to Vinnie Jr is fully justified, with the Blues potentially bringing in a leading European talent to help lead the club’s quest to return to the top of the Premier League.
