A look at an incredible 30 transfer rumours involving Chelsea throughout this season as we approach the beginning of the summer transfer window.
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Surely only three or four at most of these names will be making their way to Stamford Bridge this summer, but this list gives an idea of what manager Jose Mourinho might be looking for after ongoing reports throughout the 2014/15 campaign…
1) Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
After 25 goals for Atletico this season, French winger Antoine Griezmann is said to be a top target for the Blues out wide, with Juan Cuadrado not impressing.
2) Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)
Want-away Liverpool wide-man Raheem Sterling is also being considered, with the England man showing himself to be one of the finest youngsters in Europe again this season.
3) Christian Benteke (Aston Villa)
Possibly with the view of replacing Didier Drogba, Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has been linked with Chelsea as well as many other big clubs.
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4) Radamel Falcao (AS Monaco)
Back at Monaco after flopping at Manchester United, Radamel Falcao has emerged as a shock target for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
5) Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)
One of the best attacking players in the world, Marco Reus has been linked several times with a big-money move to Stamford Bridge.
6) Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
Unwanted at Real Madrid, Gareth Bale could be on his way back to England, either with Chelsea or with Manchester United.
7) Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
In another shock raid on Real Madrid, Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has also been linked with a big move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
8) Koke (Atletico Madrid)
A superb young playmaker impressing at Atletico Madrid, Koke is another big name Chelsea could look to poach from Diego Simeone’s side.
9) Paul Pogba (Juventus)
One of the world’s best midfielders already, Juventus starlet Paul Pogba is firmly in Chelsea’s sights, though other elite European clubs are also after him.
10) Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)
A top defensive prospect, Raphael Varane has been linked with a reunion with old boss Mourinho ever since the Portuguese coach moved to Chelsea from Madrid.
11) Andrea Pirlo (Juventus)
In a surprise move, Chelsea could rival Liverpool and several MLS sides for the signing of Juventus veteran Andrea Pirlo on a free transfer.
12) Mauro Icardi (Inter Milan)
In another raid on Serie A, Chelsea want to sign exciting young Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi to give them more depth up front.
13) Paulo Dybala (Palermo)
Another player being considered by Chelsea is Palermo striker Paulo Dybala, though he looks increasingly likely to join Juventus.
14) Pedro (Barcelona)
Wanted by rivals Arsenal and Liverpool as well, Barcelona winger Pedro has been linked several times with a cut-price move to Chelsea.
15) Douglas Costa (Shakhtar Donetsk)
Another wide-player, Shakhtar Donetsk’s Brazilian attacker Douglas Costa was linked with Chelsea in January and remains on their radar.
16) Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)
One of the best young defenders in the world, Chelsea could try to rival Manchester United for the signing of PSG centre-back Marquinhos.
17) Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon)
A striker in amazing form this season, Alexandre Lacazette is yet another attacking player being sounded out by Chelsea this summer.
18) Sami Khedira (Real Madrid)
Despite looking set for Juventus, Real Madrid contract rebel Sami Khedira has also long been linked as a top target for his old boss Mourinho.
19) Antonio Rudiger (Stuttgart)
A promising defender in the Bundesliga, Antonio Rudiger is not the biggest name, but has caught Chelsea’s eye after some fine form for Stuttgart this term.
20) Yaya Toure (Manchester City)
Surely not? Chelsea have also been tentatively linked with a surprise bid for Manchester City star Yaya Toure, though Inter Milan are the favourites to snap him up.
21) Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton)
Wanted by both Manchester United and Liverpool, Chelsea could also be in the running to sign Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne, but do they need him?
22) Jose Luis Gaya (Valencia)
A top young left-back, Chelsea could rival Arsenal for the signing of Valencia starlet Jose Luis Gaya this summer.
23) Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid)
A world class central defender, Diego Godin is yet another Atletico Madrid player wanted by Chelsea in this transfer window.
24) Emmanuel Adebayor (Tottenham Hotspur)
A shock target indeed, Emmanuel Adebayor could be on his way out of Tottenham and would make a decent third choice forward for the Blues.
25) Seamus Coleman (Everton)
Another right-back Chelsea surely don’t need, the Blues have been linked several times with Everton’s Seamus Coleman this season.
26) John Stones (Everton)
An outstanding English youngster, John Stones has been linked with both Chelsea and Manchester City in recent times.
27) Asmir Begovic (Stoke City)
Perhaps coming in to replace Petr Cech as backup goalkeeper, Stoke City’s Asmir Begovic could be on Chelsea’s radar this summer.
28) Roberto Firmino (Hoffenheim)
Linked with a whole host of top clubs, Chelsea have also been mentioned as admirers of Brazilian starlet Roberto Firmino after his fine form in the Bundesliga.
29) Kenedy (Fluminese)
Another Brazilian wonderkid, Kenedy has been dubbed the new Neymar and is wanted by both Chelsea and Manchester United.
30) Nathan (Atletico Paranaense)
A move that could be close to completion, Nathan is another Brazilian youngster seemingly in Chelsea’s sights for next season.
