Chelsea’s bold strategy in the transfer market since the new owners came in has begun to have an effect on their top rivals, with Liverpool now looking to follow suit.
A lot has been made of the transfer fees spent by the club since Todd Boehly took over the running of the club back in 2022. More than £1billion has comfortably been reached already.
However, what doesn’t get enough credit is the way the club sells players. They have already made significant profit on Noni Madueke and Djordje Petrovic this summer, and are poised to do the same with Renato Veiga.
Player trading has been rife at Stamford Bridge, with many believing that this has been without much plan, however this couldn’t be further than the truth.
Liverpool copying Chelsea strategy of having two players compete for every position
It has been well-known that Chelsea want genuine competition for each position on the pitch, with two options in each role what is required for Enzo Maresca.
For clubs looking to compete on four fronts next season, the amount of games and the speed in which they come makes this essential, and one of these clubs is Liverpool.
The Reds have spent huge money this summer to confirm the signings of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and they are close to finalising the deal for former Chelsea target Hugo Ekitike.
According to The Athletic, Arne Slot is looking to have two players fighting for each position in his starting XI next season, exactly the mantra Chelsea currently have.
It has been reported the Reds are not done yet, with them and Chelsea both being linked to a potentially defining transfer later this summer.
Chelsea and Liverpool keeping eye on Rodrygo
Both sides are monitoring the situation of Rodrygo, as it looks as if he is out of the plans at Real Madrid since Xabi Alonso took over.
Chelsea have offered players in a potential swap for Rodrygo, however are also interested in another attacker for their first team squad.
The Blues are strongly linked to the signing of Xavi Simons, and have been handed a boost in their efforts by RB Leipzig’s own transfer activity.
The Bundesliga side are pushing to sign Carney Chukwuemeka, leaving an opportunity to be done that suits both clubs.
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