Chelsea fans express doubts in ownership after summer transfer window
- Chelsea made 10 new permanent signings and sold or released 12 players during the summer transfer window.
- A fan survey indicated that 80% of respondents feel less confident in the club's ownership after the transfer activity.
- The overall sentiment among fans is one of dissatisfaction, with many believing the club's transfer strategy lacks clarity and effectiveness.
Chelsea's summer transfer window saw the club make 10 permanent signings, including a loan deal for Jadon Sancho, while 12 players were sold or released. Despite the influx of new talent, many fans expressed dissatisfaction with the club's transfer strategy, particularly regarding the departure of popular academy graduates like Conor Gallagher. The mixed results on the pitch, including a defeat to Manchester City and a draw against Crystal Palace, have further fueled doubts about the effectiveness of the new signings. A fan survey revealed that 80% of respondents feel less confident in the club's ownership following the transfer window, highlighting a growing disconnect between the management and the fanbase. The overwhelming sentiment is that the club's transfer activity has been excessive and lacks a clear strategy, leading to concerns about the long-term direction under the current ownership.