£1.5bn spent & no striker in sight – how did Chelsea get here?

Chelsea Football Club has made headlines in recent years for their extravagant spending in the transfer market. With over £1.5 billion spent on players since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003, it’s surprising to see that they are still lacking a top-tier striker.

The departure of star striker Diego Costa in 2017 left a void in Chelsea’s frontline that has yet to be adequately filled. Despite signing players like Alvaro Morata, Olivier Giroud, and Timo Werner, none have been able to consistently deliver the goals needed to compete at the highest level.

Managerial changes have also played a role in Chelsea’s striker conundrum. Since Jose Mourinho’s departure in 2015, the club has had a revolving door of managers, each with their own tactical preferences and transfer targets.

Chelsea’s transfer policy has come under scrutiny in recent years, with many questioning the decision to prioritize signings in other positions over a top striker. The focus on attacking midfielders and wingers has left the team unbalanced and lacking a clinical finisher.

The club’s struggles in front of goal have been evident in their recent results, with Chelsea failing to mount a serious title challenge in the Premier League and falling short in the Champions League. The pressure is now on the club’s hierarchy to address this glaring issue and bring in a striker who can lead the line effectively.

As Chelsea continues to search for a solution to their striker woes, fans are left wondering how a club with such financial resources has found themselves in this predicament. With rumours of big-money moves for the likes of Erling Haaland circulating, all eyes will be on Stamford Bridge this summer to see if Chelsea can finally secure the striker they so desperately need.