Chelsea sign £60m star, sell duo and top Premier League table in the club’s perfect August

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July was a great month for Chelsea, both on and off the pitch, and August has the potential to be just as amazing.

Chelsea were crowned world champions after beating Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final.

They also managed to strengthen their squad after signing Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens.

Chelsea are now close to landing Jorrel Hato and are also interested in a couple more players. Land one of them, and it could contribute to another fantastic month. So what exactly does the Blues’ dream August look like?

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Chelsea sign Xavi Simons

Chelsea are keen to bring Hato’s compatriot Xavi Simons to Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes.

It has been claimed that Enzo Maresca has held talks with Simons as he tries to convince the attacking midfielder to move to west London.

According to talkSPORT, RB Leipzig want around €70m (£60.5m) for Simons. If Chelsea pay that and land the 22-year-old, it is a piece of business that they will be very happy with.

Chelsea sell Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell

Chelsea having the perfect month in August will also hinge on departures. They still have Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell on their books, two players who are on massive wages.

If the Conference League holders can offload the England duo permanently, that would be great. Burnley have reportedly enquired about signing Chilwell.

Chelsea top Premier League table

It has been a while since Chelsea have been at the top of the Premier League, but it is not impossible that Maresca takes his men there this month.

Compared to recent years, the fixture list has been kinder to the Blues, who face Crystal Palace and Fulham at home in their first three games. In between that is a trip to the London Stadium, where they beat West Ham United last season.

All the ingredients are there for Chelsea to have a spectacular August, though you would expect a surprise or two. There always is with this club!