Alonso expects 'movement' on transfers - what can Chelsea achieve this season?
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Chelsea are also expected to announce the £52m signing of France international defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. At 26, he would be the Blues' oldest signing since 2022.
New boss Xabi Alonso said: "We want a squad with the right balance between quality and mentality.
"Those things need to match in terms of maturity, but I think we are starting the new season with good energy. That's important."
Chelsea have also brought in £1117m Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa - and Alonso has said he "has a plan" to play the attacking midfielder with Cole Palmer - winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting, striker Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg and full-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta.
They are expected to sign midfielder Valentin Barco, also from Strasbourg, in the coming weeks.
That will leave Chelsea with nearly 40 players in their squad and needing to sell a substantial number of them.
"We need to know that there will probably still be some movement," Alonso added.
"We need to be flexible and quick to act. The main thing is that we have a clear idea, a clear plan that we have built.
"It will probably change before the transfer window closes."
So, with all the expected incomings and outgoings at Chelsea, Alonso's belief Rogers can make an "instant impact" and Levi Colwill's comments on this page below about the Blues being "ready" to challenge Arsenal, we want your thoughts.
As things stand, what are your expectations for Chelsea in Alonso's first season?
