Every Chelsea Signing of the 2020 Summer Transfer Window - Ranked

Frank Lampard has wasted no time at all in addressing Chelsea’s problems from last season.

Lampard’s side leaked goals throughout the 2019/20 campaign, conceding no fewer than 54 in 38 league games – more than 14th placed Crystal Palace – and the Blues boss’ summer transfer activity suggests he’s well aware of their need to shore up the backline.

The signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech are also quality additions at the top end of the field, with the Chelsea keen to bridge the enormous 33-point gap between themselves and Premier League champions Liverpool.

With five new faces through the Stamford Bridge door already this summer, 90min takes a look at each of the club’s summer signings and assesses which will prove to be the best piece of business.

5. Ben Chilwell

While Ben Chilwell certainly represents an upgrade on Chelsea’s current crop of left-backs, the Blues paid well over the odds for the England international (though in fairness, no England player under the age of 35 has ever been bought for reasonable money).

The former Leicester man should fit into Lampard’s system seamlessly, however his defensive nous is still up for debate.

At £50m there’s far better options out there, and the club may come to rue not looking further afield in a bid to solve their left-back problems.

4. Malang Sarr

Chelsea have already confirmed Malang Sarr will spend next season out on loan - you know, just to give him a real taste of life as a youngster at Chelsea.

Sarr arrives on a free transfer from French side Nice, and he could prove to be a quality transfer in years to come.

Despite being just 21 years old, the France Under-21 international already has two seasons as an ever-present in Ligue 1 under his belt, and is widely expected to enjoy a stellar career at the top.

Admittedly, having potential and becoming a great player don't always go hand in hand, though with the right coaching the former Nice man could prove to be a star.

3. Thiago Silva

At the polar opposite end of the scale to Sarr is Thiago Silva.

The former Paris Saint-Germain defender arrives fresh from his Champions League heartbreak at the hands of Bayern Munich, though the experience he'll bring could be invaluable.

While Chelsea will be hoping the Brazilian can have an instant impact on the field, the knowledge he can pass on to the likes of Kurt Zouma and Andreas Christensen could prove as valuable as his performances on the pitch.

The Blues needed to address their problems in defence, and although he may be past his absolute best, the free signing of a man with 89 caps for Brazil is quality business.

2. Hakim Ziyech

One area of the squad which Chelsea didn't need bodies adding to was their attacking midfield, but when there's a player of Hakim Ziyech's quality up for grabs you'd be mad to say no.

The subsequent departure of Willian means the club have exchanged one ageing attacking midfielder for another five years his junior - decent work!

The only question mark hanging over Ziyech's head is whether he can cut it in the Premier League having only ever played in Holland. However, he excelled in the Eredivisie and looks to be an absolute steal at just over £37m.

1. Timo Werner

Last but not least - the best of the lot.

While Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud proved more than capable of spearheading Chelsea's attack, if the club want to be challenging for titles again then an upgrade was needed.

Signing one of the Bundesliga's most prolific marksmen will probably help with that.

Only the goalscoring machine Robert Lewandowski notched more than Timo Werner in Germany's top tier last season, with the German recording four more assist than the Polish hitman along the way.

Werner looks an absolute superstar and could be the man to turn Chelsea into title challengers once again.