Chelsea's fourth place finish in the 2019/20 Premier League season gave Blues boss Frank Lampard reason for optimism ahead of next season.
After having to navigate a transfer ban and the sale of star player Eden Hazard, automatic qualification for the Champions League was an admirable achievement for Lampard and his young squad.
But the fashion in which the season ended for the west Londoners gave Lampard a clear indication that he must strengthen his squad this summer to compete with Europe's elite.
Defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup final was compounded by the heavy beating delivered by Bayern Munich in the Champions League last-16.
The Blues have already started their squad rebuilding ahead of the new campaign, with two arrivals to add vital quality to Chelsea's attack.
Wingers Pedro and Willian depart on free transfers, whilst Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech have joined from RB Leipzig and Ajax respectively.
Talks to bring Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz to Stamford Bridge are also ongoing, with the Blues attempting to reach an agreement on a fee.
Chelsea boss Lampard is also keen to add fresh faces to his backline, with a new goalkeeper on his agenda.
Reports claim Lampard has lost patience with first choice goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and once the Havertz deal is completed, the Blues will turn their attention to signing a new number one.
Manchester United's Dean Henderson has been linked, with the Blues reportedly ready to double the England under-21 international's wages in order to lure him from Old Trafford.
The 23-year-old goalkeeper has enjoyed a highly successful two years on loan at Sheffield United, playing a key part in their promotion to the Premier League - and this season, their surprise challenge for European places.
Henderson's contract at Manchester United runs out in 2022, but according to The MEN, the player is only willing to return to Old Trafford if he is assured of a first team place, rather than to compete with David de Gea.
Along with a potential new goalkeeper, football.london understands Lampard is desperate for a new left-back, with Leicester City's Ben Chilwell one of several targets, along with Ajax’s Nicolas Tagliafico, Atalanta’s Robin Gosens and Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon.
And according to The Times, Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Chilwell after a breakthrough in negotiations for the England international.
The report claims discussions have revolved about the proposed transfer fee, which could be a world record for a left back.
Chilwell's potential arrival would be Chelsea's third summer signing and ensure Lampard lands another of his main summer targets.
