Chelsea's £60m transfer blueprint after Cucurella and Fernandez comments threaten summer

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Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez have both criticised Chelsea in recent days with the duo calling out decisions made by the club

There has been so much talk surrounding possible departures from Stamford Bridge this summer in recent days that incomings have taken the backseat in many regards.

Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez have both come out in recent days and expressed their discontent, casting doubt over their futures at the west London club. Speculation over where Cole Palmer will be playing his football next season has continued in recent days as well, with a report over the weekend saying he is 'primed to leave' the Blues in the summer transfer window.

Chelsea are adamant they will not be forced into selling their key players, regardless of if they finish in a Champions League place or not. Either way, the Blues will look to strengthen their squad when the summer transfer window opens.

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A busy summer is expected - once again - at Stamford Bridge, with an argument to be made that every position needs bolstering. With the turmoil behind the scenes at the time of writing, with two senior players from the leadership team both disagreeing with the club over a number of key decisions, some supporters online are asking the question, 'who would want to sign for the Blues right now?' However, one man in particular has shown others the blueprint.

While he is without a goal in his last four Chelsea appearances, the form Joao Pedro has shown this season has been exceptional. Signed for a £60million package last summer from Brighton, many were sceptical the Brazil international would be worth a hefty price tag, but he has silenced them all with his return this season.

With 18 goals and nine assists in 43 Chelsea appearances this term, the 24-year-old now has the chance of being Carlo Ancelotti's go-to No.9 option for Brazil in this summer's World Cup.

That is very much the aim for Joao Pedro and he has been helped by the faith both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior have shown in him this season. While he struggled at times in the early-season, with a groin injury having a big impact on his fitness, he has come into his own since Rosenior took charge in early-January. Joao Pedro has netted 11 goals in 17 matches under Rosenior, even with a four-game drought, and has undoubtedly been the bright spark in Chelsea's attacking line.

If ever a potential signing was concerned about the prospect of moving to Chelsea, they needn't look any further than Joao Pedro and the personal success he has enjoyed during his short time at Stamford Bridge.