Chelsea Transfers - 5 Reasons Benitez Must Sign David Villa

3. Lack Of Firepower At Chelsea?

If, as expected, Daniel Sturridge completes his protracted move to Anfield in the New Year, Chelsea would be left with just Fernando Torres and rookie Lucas Piazon as their only two registered strikers. That is a distinct lack of firepower, even though Mata has been chipping in with a sensational goal haul from midfield. Chelsea simply have to replace Sturridge. Abramovic could just open his cheque book and buy someone like Neymar or Falcao for £40-odd-million, but what's the point? Especially with Financial Fair Play rearing its head over the coming seasons. David Villa on loan is the smart move, no hefty transfer fees to worry about and a forward who is probably going to score more than Daniel Sturridge anyway...