Chelsea summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions

Chelsea had already raised their profile for this summer's transfer window through Champions League qualification and a Conference League trophy even before they won the Club World Cup.

Overcoming Paris Saint-Germain in style earlier this month has created the perception that the Blues can become a major force next season and beyond, with a number of high-profile names joining a heavily-populated squad.

However, with the need to comply with the UEFA punishment for breaching regulations and struggling to offload some unwanted talent, Enzo Maresca's squad is not complete.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at how Chelsea are approaching the summer transfer window and considers who is most likely to make the move to Stamford Bridge during the final hours of deadline day.

Top targets

© Imago

Although the onus is on outgoings on transfer deadline day, Brighton & Hove Albion playmaker Facundo Buonanotte is in line to move to Stamford Bridge on a loan deal.

There is also talk of Fermin Lopez arriving from Barcelona, but the Spaniard is yet to give any indication that he wishes to leave the Catalan giants.

Budgets

© Imago

Chelsea need to ensure that they do not end the summer transfer window having spent more than they have recouped, a condition of UEFA's recent punishment of the Blues for breaching financial regulations.

As well as Tyrique George and Nicolas Jackson potentially leaving, the departures of Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling would free up considerable space on the wage bill.

Most likely signings

© Imago

As already stated, Buonanotte and Fermin Lopez are the only two potential arrivals for Chelsea at this stage of the transfer window.

Priority positions

© Imago

With Marc Guiu being brought back to Chelsea to replaced the injured Liam Delap, the onus is solely on playmakers. Buonanotte is a certain arrival, but work remains ongoing for Fermin.