Q&A: Will Chelsea get a new stadium and a world-class striker?
Here are some more of your Chelsea questions for BBC Sport football news reporter Nizaar Kinsella.
Michael asked: What is happening about the new stadium that was promised by the new owners?
Nizaar: It's fair to say the new stadium development has barely made any progress under this ownership. The reasons are:
- It is incredibly complicated and expensive;
- There is a sense Chelsea should wait and see what happens with a potential site at Earl's Court;
- There has been a change in leadership involved in the stadium.
Chelsea recently held an in-person consultation with a group of fans about the stadium where few updates could be offered.
All options are being considered. They have spoken to architect firms but must labour over the biggest decision of all: whether to stay at Stamford Bridge or move to a new location.
There is no perfect answer and Chelsea have been overtaken by Manchester United because of one simple fact: there is no place more difficult to build a stadium than in London, especially in a very expensive part of west London.
Chris asked: Does the manager have any plans to purchase a world-class striker and goalkeeper in the summer and stop looking at his midfield options?
Nizaar: I expect Chelsea will look at signing a striker, having been open to doing a deal in that position last summer. Of course, they negotiated for Napoli's Victor Osimhen, who is now on loan at Galatasaray, on deadline day.
As for a goalkeeper, so far the word is that Chelsea will not be signing one in the summer and will pick two of Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and Djordje Petrovic to continue working with.
Also, do not forget Mike Penders is also highly rated. He is joining from Genk for £18m, but I suspect he will go on loan to build experience.
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