Chelsea missed out on transfer targets Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele, although the Blues went on to sign Raheem Sterling from Manchester City.

Chelsea were linked with Gabriel Jesus, but Chelsea never made a move for the Brazilian until Arsenal were already finalising a deal.

Former Chelsea right-back Glen Johnson has revealed his surprise that Chelsea never made a move for Jesus.

According to Glen Johnson, Jesus would have preferred moving to Chelsea, if Chelsea had shown interest.

He told GGRecon: “A striker that’s already performed within the Premier League is always better than a striker brought in from a different league. They’ve already established what they’re capable of.

“With Gabriel Jesus, I think Chelsea should have bit Manchester City’s arm off to try and get him to be honest. Actually, I’m surprised that City even let him go. And I’m certainly surprised that he’s ended up at Arsenal.

“No offence to Arsenal, but I’m pretty certain that if Chelsea had wanted him he would have gone to Chelsea. It’s bizarre how he left and it’s bizarre where he’s landed.

“For me, Jesus is a top player and, though he’s still young, he’s already done it for a top team in a top league, so why wouldn’t you want him?”

Asked if Manchester City will regret selling Jesus, former Chelsea star Johnson added: “I think they could. He’s a really good player.

“I don’t think City will be that bothered in terms of their squad because their squad is really really good but I think it could be a potential banana skin because he is a great player.”