5 reasons why Chelsea are already a favourite for UCL 2017/18

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21:  Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea poses with the Premier League Trophy after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Desire means everything when it comes to this competition

#4 Incoming transfers will strengthen them further

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 05:  Romelu Lukaku of Belgium in action during the International Friendly match between Belgium and Czech Republic at Stade Roi Baudouis on June 5, 2017 in Brussels, Belgium.  (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Both Romelu Lukaku and Alvaro Morata could be joining Chelsea next season

Both Romelu Lukaku and Alvaro Morata could be joining Chelsea next season, and that’s just the attacking riches they could have up front.

After Diego Costa revealed that Conte doesn’t have room for him in his plans for next season, it looks highly likely that Lukaku and Morata could spearhead a new-look Blues attack – plus they would also have the prolific Michy Batshuayi on the bench to call upon when needed.

Between the Everton and Real Madrid men, they netted 46 goals in all club competitions last season and having that sort of firepower, which could well be almost doubly effective with better service coming into them in 2017/18, is precisely the sort of quality they need to win the UCL.

Moreover, Leonardo Bonucci, whom Conte is a big fan of, could join the Blues defence making it even more impregnable than it has been under the 3-5-2 system. Taking into account his UCL final experience and overall austere solidity, Bonucci would be a great purchase, even at 30 years of age.

Plenty of other top stars have been linked with the Londoners and it’s no surprise considering how much potential they have.

The summer could well be a transfer bonanza for the Pensioners.

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