God, what a dumb thread. Do we seriously believe that Chelski won't sign some hugely expensive and talented players this summer? They've got CL football, they've got a big-name manager, they've got an uber-loaded owner, they're based in London, and they've got a high-quality, very deep (and yes, slightly ageing) squad. They're still a very attractive proposition for most of the world's players, and anyone who thinks otherwise is kidding themselves.