Chelsea is actively reshaping its squad under coach Xabi Alonso for the upcoming Premier League-England season. The club has already made significant investments, including a British transfer record for Morgan Rogers, and is nearing a £52m deal for defender Maxence Lacroix. Alonso plans to leverage Rogers' versatility in the attacking midfield.

The Blues also aim to bolster their defense, showing interest in free agent John Stones and Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria, following a period of conceding many goals. Midfield reinforcement is also a priority, with Chelsea pursuing Alex Scott from Bournemouth, who has rejected a new contract and could command an £80m fee. Additionally, Alonso acknowledges the need to trim the large squad, with players like Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, and Pedro Neto potentially departing as the transfer window progresses.