“Great signing” – Chelsea praised for smart transfer business that’s already paying off

Chelsea’s current ownership were going a little overboard with their focus on signing young players, so they deserve some credit for recruiting experienced players like Welbeck and Jordan Henderson this summer.

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Seasoned pros like this can be hugely influential even if they’re not playing 90 minutes week in, week out.

CFC still remain a work in progress, but they’ve surely boosted their hopes by balancing the big prospects throughout their squad with a few more proven names who can lead by example and give useful guidance.