Chelsea currently have 5 ‘homegrown’ players in their squad: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Tino Anjorin. They also have 13 U21 players in their squad.
This means Chelsea are currently compliant with the Premier League squad rules regarding ‘homegrown’ players. However, they may need to make adjustments to their squad before the deadline to ensure they meet the required criteria.
Overall, Chelsea’s plan seems to be focused on building a young, talented squad with high resale value, while also adhering to financial fair play rules. They are willing to offload players who are surplus to requirements and focus on developing and nurturing their youth talent. The club’s owners are investing heavily in the squad, with a focus on creating a more competitive wage structure and overall team dynamic. It remains to be seen how successful this strategy will be in the long term, but Chelsea seem determined to continue their aggressive approach in the transfer market.