The Blues have come to regret a few of their transfers in recent years, including the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku
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The attacking midfielder was signed from Genk in 2012 before being loaned to Werder Bremen. Limited to just three Premier League appearances the folloewing season, he fled to Wolfsburg and became the star of the Bundesliga, prompting Manchester City to snap him up. Now one of the world’s best attacking players, the Belgium international is powering Pep Guardiola’s league leaders and the decision to sell him certainly goes down as one of Chelsea's biggest mistakes.
AdvertisementGettyRomelu Lukaku
The Stamford Bridge club sought to rectify their mistake in letting him join Everton on a permanent basis when they made a late push to bring him back in the summer, only to see the Belgian forward join Manchester United. The £75 million striker has scored 12 in 19 goals for title hopefuls United this term and is expected to get close to last season's tally of 25 in the Premier League for Everton.
GettyMohamed Salah
The Egypt international has excelled with Liverpool this season with nine goals in 12 Premier League games after they snapped him up for Roma. Salah may have a point to prove when he comes up against Chelsea, having made just three appearances in the competition during the few months he spent in London upon his arrival from Basel. Salah was soon loaned to Fiorentina for 18 months but fled after just a few and forced a temporary switch to Roma. The Italian club made it a permanent deal but got just one season out of him as Jurgen Klopp came calling.
GettyArjen Robben
The Dutch winger was just 20 when he joined Jose Mourinho’s side from PSV, but had already proven himself as one of Europe’s most promising players. A two-time Premier League champion with Chelsea, he went on to join Real Madrid before settling down at Bayern Munich. He has more than fulfilled his promise since leaving England and at 33, he remains a regular for the Bavarian side when fit and one of the best players around.