5 clubs in a great position to break the transfer record this summer

Modified May 04, 2017 10:18 GMT

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: An image of Paul Pogba of Manchester United appears on a scarf prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on August 19, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — *Manchester United broke the transfer record last summer to sign Paul Pogba.*

#3 Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea reacts during The Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) — *Antonio Conte’s Chelsea are set to make a big splash for an attacker in the summer.*

Another club that rose to prominence in this century after the arrival of Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire in 2003 is Chelsea. The Blues, in recent years have become a consistent title challenger in England and a force to reckon in Europe. They have also garnered success in Europe, winning the Champions League in 2012 and the Europa League in 2013.

After a setback last season, Chelsea have again bounced back and are in pole position to win the Premier League under the stewardship of Antonio Conte. Further, the Blues will be back playing in the Champions League as well and therefore will look to bolster the squad in the summer.

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The London club have never hesitated in splashing the money when a player is wanted at the club and this year, they are in a good position to break the transfer record with the likes of Torino’s Andrea Belotti, who has a €100 million release clause and Everton’s Romelu Lukaku, who is one of the hottest young strikers in world football, on their radar.

To add to this, Real Madrid courting Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois could mean more money will be spent to sign their replacements.

Edited by Staff Editor