Chelsea transfers: Richard Keys' crazy predictions on who they could sign this summer

Richard Keys has made a wild prediction of how Chelsea’s summer transfer window will go in his latest blog.

The Blues finally have a new owner in American Todd Boehly and reports suggest he will sanction ‘heavy investment’ when the takeover is officially complete.

Quite what that looks like is anyone’s guess.

However, some people don’t need to ‘guess’ because they claim to have information about what Chelsea are going to do.

Step forward, Mr Richard Keys.

The former Sky Sports presenter has made a claim that Chelsea could be making three massive English signings this summer.

He writes: “Here’s one to keep an eye on. What I’m about to say will be met with the usual rebuttals – big how many times have we been proved right in this blog?

“I keep hearing Chelsea want to go again – and build an English spine through their team. The new owners will want to make a statement and this might just be it.”

So which English players will Chelsea sign?

First up, is Harry Maguire.

“They need a centre-back. Harry Maguire? What would he cost? £40/50 million? I’m pretty sure he’d jump at the chance of a new start,” Keys said.

Next is the slightly more realistic signing of former Chelsea academy player, Declan Rice.

“The obvious one in midfield would be Rice. Kante has all but run himself to a stand still. Rice would be a perfect replacement. Would West Ham sell? Of course they will if the money is right. I’d give you £150m for him all day long. If Rice pushes hard it might not take that much,” Keys added.

But the best came next. Which English striker could Chelsea sign? Tottenham’s Harry Kane, of course…

“So who do they go for up front? Tuchel wants rid of Lukaku – that’s pretty obvious. But to where? Who’s got the most out of him during