Chelsea Transfers: 5 Big Money Summer Moves Abramovich Must Make

3. Ryan Shawcross

Ryan Shawcross With financial fair play rules coming into effect, Abramovich can't go spending millions, which is why Shawcross is the first of two more economically sound options for them. But he still won't come cheap. Torres aside, Chelsea's main problem this season has been a very leaky defense Luiz has pretty much been pushed into midfield, Terry is in the twilight of his career, leaving Cahill and Ivanovic who haven't struck up the best of partnerships. with Shawcross they'll get a player about to his best playing years, with a few years' experience playing in the premier league as well as the leadership qualities which have seen him become Stoke's captain. Question marks are being raised as to his availability in the summer, Stoke are undergoing a spell of 10 games without a win, and their season could end in a relegation scrap as they look like a team who are regressing. By season's end, somewhat unthinkably, Stoke manager Tony Pulis could be out of a job and Shawcross may be thinking his talents would be better utilised at a bigger club.
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