Chelsea have once again made headlines with their transfer approach, investing a staggering €70 million in Dário Essugo and Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon.

While the club’s focus on young talent is well-documented, this latest spending spree raises crucial questions about their immediate priorities.

With Chelsea struggling in attack, many fans and pundits expected the club to target experienced players who could deliver instant results. Instead, they’ve chosen to invest in potential—hoping that Essugo and Quenda will evolve into world-class players in the years to come.

For the same €70 million, Chelsea could have pursued proven goal scorers and established stars, such as:

Victor Osimhen (Napoli) – A clinical finisher and a known Chelsea target.

Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) – A striker with a phenomenal goal record.

João Pedro (Brighton) – A versatile forward thriving in the Premier League.

Benjamin Šeško (RB Leipzig) – A young but established goal threat.

Dušan Vlahović (Juventus) – A powerful forward proven in Serie A.

Chelsea’s decision reflects their long-term vision under Enzo Maresca, but with the club still battling for consistency, many will question whether this is the right time for another high-risk youth investment rather than immediate reinforcement.