Funny, see so many fans on this site saying we would be stupid to make several signings in one window, not feasible, disrupt harmony, wont gel blah blah blah blah.....yet Chelsea do it this window (yes I appreciate they have had a transfer ban so inevitable before anybody uses that card) and now everyone saying they will definately challenge for the title?
Think there window so far is very much in the middle of those two arguments myself. Notice got the Morata fee so net spend is actually not too bad so far.
I do wonder about harmony within the group over the season though with some of the youngsters vying for places that may not get so many opportunities. And in all honesty though all the signings are good signings, are they great signings and maybe getting a tad overhyped?
For me Havertz obviously stands out and I also think short term Silva is a very astute signing. They are very weak for me in central defence and he still look sto have another season in him to me, almost as importantly is the leadership and organisation he will bring to that defence though, something that has been missing for them even more than it has for us the season gone.
Though they were obviously slightly past there best and one not consistent for a while.....is Ziyech actually a better player than Willian or Pedro or are people a bit carried away from his champions league performances. I dont think he is anything special personally.
I also think in a current climate of not many great young strikers......because Werner is a young striker, he is overhyped. Of course, a good, pacey young striker and brings them another type of striker they dont have, so good in that aspect. I again (and in a minority) am not sure he will set the world on fire though myself, think he is a it overhyped.
Chilwell again is a good solid signing who does everything well but again not sure he is a serious upgrade apart from maybe consistency which has been poor from there current options.
Of course the other thing to remember. Lampard is not an experienced manager, he has had one season with Derby and one season in the premiership. He has done well so far, but lets not forget he didnt get a promotion with Derby and he also finished behind us with Chelsea. And now he has spent all that money, CHelsea legend or not.......will be a lot more pressure on his shoulders this season.
Obviously I expect Chelsea to be better this year, challenge the top two if they perform as before though.....no