It’s safe to say Chelsea I certainly wasn’t afraid to splash the cash after the acquisition Todd Boehly in May 2022, spending over £1.3bn in new signatures.
Such additions allowed Enzo Maresca to become an instant hit at Stamford Bridge, guiding 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 entered the window and made another statement signing or two.
The American already has signed two players for over £100m – showing his willingness to make additions to give any manager all the tools to be successful.
A number of names have already been touted with a move to West London, further boosting their ambitions to return to the top four Premier League come the end of May.
Chelsea’s January transfer update
A central defender has been high on Maresca’s shopping list since his move, with injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile likely to see him look for a new defender.
Marc Guehi it has already been done refers to a possible return at the Bridge, just a few years after leaving to join Crystal Palace for £18 million.
The Blues boss said that “like itThe Englishman, however, could not dwell on whether he is ready for a move at his pre-match press conference ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia it’s another name was recently linked to a large money transfer, but Manchester United, Liverpool and PSG are also in the running for his services.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed it Napoli hold out for €80m (£67m) for the winger this winter, potentially adding another dimension to Maresca’s already strong frontline.
However, despite interest in the Georgian striker, the Blues could target an alternative to the 23-year-old, allowing them to sign their own version of a top European star.
The Kvaratskhelia alternative that could be Chelsea’s own Vini Jr
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr has quickly developed into one of Europe’s top strikers over the past two years.
The Brazilian winger has arrived runner-up at the recent Ballon d’Or ceremonyfinishing behind Manchester City’s Rodri – highlighting his rapid rise to stardom under Carlo Ancelotti.
His figures from last season are nothing short of remarkable, scoring 24 times and notching nine assists in 39 games in all competitions, helping Madrid win another Champions League title.
However, the Blues could land their own version of the star in the form of England winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, with reports in the last week that scouts were watching the Borussia Dortmund star that he is available for £50m 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 has scored five times in 15 league games throughout 2024/25, resulting in FBref ranking him as a similar player to Vini Jr based on the numbers he gave in this season’s Champions League.
When we delve into the numbers, Bynoe-Gittens matched or bettered the Brazilian in several key areas, underscoring what a superb addition he would be to top any transfer.
The Dortmund ace, who has been described as “unique in its kind” by one analyst, may have recorded fewer combined goals and assists, but has ranked more shots on goal per 90subsequently having a higher success rate – obviously being more accurate with his attempts.
It is also completed more recruitments per 90 and completed more of his pass attempts – giving the likes of Cole Palmer added opportunities to add to his own scoring tallies.
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How Bynoe-Gittens compares to Vini Jr in 2024/25 |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Bynoe-Gittens |
Vini Jr |
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Games played |
15 |
15 |
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Goals & Assists |
8 |
13 |
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Target shooting accuracy |
52% |
29% |
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Shots on goal |
1.2 |
0.9 |
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Pass accuracy |
77% |
74% |
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Withdrawal success |
49% |
40% |
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Pickups completed |
4 |
3.1 |
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Statistics via FBref |
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£50m may seem a hefty sum to pay a player who was already on the club’s books, but they would sign an excellent alternative to Kvaratskhelia who has the ability to improve further in the coming years.
The comparison of Bynoe-Gittens to Vini Jr is fully warranted, with the Blues potentially landing a top European talent to help the club’s push back to the top of the Premier League.
