Ex-PL defender says Chelsea needs two more signings to be title contenders

Glen Johnson says Chelsea needs two more signings to be title contenders

Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson believes the club needs just two new signings to become title contenders next season. He is of the opinion that the team needs a young centre-back and a striker. (h/t Metro)

Thomas Tuchel is likely to be handed a decent amount of funds to invest in the squad in the summer after coming in midway through this season. The Blues have responded well to his managerial style winning 6 and drawing 2 of the 8 games so far.

Johnson believes that his former side relies too much on ageing players and Tuchel should look to freshen up the squad with younger players.

“I think they need a top, younger centre half and they need a top striker. Obviously, they’ve spent a lot of money in the wide areas and in midfield. I think they’re a far better side with Giroud and he’s the guy that they’ve been trying to get out of the door for the last few years.

“It shows you that they’ve tried to replace him and haven’t managed to do so. I think a top striker is the main thing. Giroud is 34 now so there’s only so much he can do. The same stands at centre-half because Thiago Silva is a different class but his body can’t cope with the Premier League every week.”

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Chelsea are pursuing Erling Haaland who has been in blistering form over the last two seasons. While he is said to have a lower release clause that activates in 2022, Chelsea are much more likely to splash the cash on him next summer as they see him as a replacement for the 34-year-old Olivier Giroud.