2025 Incoming Summer Transfers: Chelsea
This series covers all incoming summer transfers in the EPL with a focus on FPL Draft.
What You Need to Know
Must Draft
João Pedro
Strong Picks
Estêvão
Upside Plays
Hato, Guiu
Watchlist
None
Avoid
Buonanotte, Delap (injured), Essugo, Garnacho, Gittens
How to Read This
FPL Draft rating: out of 10
Fantrax rating: out of 10
Potential: season ceiling out of 10
Facundo Buonanotte (M)
Argentina/Italy
Transfer: Loan from Brighton
Strange move for his development. He needs minutes but will struggle to get them with the competition at Chelsea. Very limited Draft value.
FPL Draft rating: 3
Fantrax rating: 3
Potential: 5
Liam Delap (F)
England/Ireland
Transfer: €35.50m from Ipswich
Strong season at Ipswich but currently injured and out until at least November. Even after returning, he will need time to regain fitness and compete for a starting spot. Not worth holding.
FPL Draft rating: 5
Fantrax rating: 5
Potential: 8
Dário Essugo (M)
Portugal/Angola
Transfer: €22.27m from Sporting CP
Defensive midfielder brought in as a long-term project. Minimal fantasy value even if injuries occur.
FPL Draft rating: 1
Fantrax rating: 2
Potential: 5
Estêvão (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)
Brazil
Transfer: €34.00m from Palmeiras
Highly talented and already earning minutes, but expectations may be too high for this season. Competition for wing spots will limit consistency, though the upside is clear.
FPL Draft rating: 6
Fantrax rating: 6
Potential: 8
Alejandro Garnacho (M)
Argentina/Spain
Transfer: €46.20m from Manchester United
High upside but faces heavy competition for minutes. Needs to rediscover form and secure a consistent role. Not worth rostering right now.
FPL Draft rating: 5
Fantrax rating: 5
Potential: 8
Jamie Gittens (F - Fantrax, M - FPL)
England/Barbados
Transfer: €56.00m from Borussia Dortmund
Another talented winger facing the same issue as Garnacho and Estêvão. Too much competition for minutes to trust in Draft.
FPL Draft rating: 5
Fantrax rating: 5
Potential: 8
Marc Guiu (F)
Spain
Transfer: Loan ended (recalled early)
Will benefit from Delap’s injury with some substitute minutes. Could become relevant in specific scenarios, but long-term value drops once Delap returns.
FPL Draft rating: 4
Fantrax rating: 4
Potential: 7
Jorrel Hato (D)
Netherlands/Curacao
Transfer: €44.18m from Ajax
Highly rated young defender who can play multiple positions. Could earn a starting role, especially with injuries in defense. One to monitor closely.
FPL Draft rating: 5
Fantrax rating: 5
Potential: 8
João Pedro (F)
Brazil
Transfer: €63.70m from Brighton
Outstanding start to the season and currently the top-performing forward. With no real competition due to Delap’s injury, he should be owned everywhere.
FPL Draft rating: 9
Fantrax rating: 9
Potential: 10