With the recent additions of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, the Blues’ roster has been bolstered.

Chelsea quickly turned their focus from strengthening their midfield to deepening their attack.

They were attempting to sign Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise, but he finally chose to re-sign with the Eagles.

After seeing Johnson play for Forest, there were rumors that Chelsea would make an offer for him.

Johnson had a very fruitful 2022–23 season, scoring 10 goals and dishing out 3 assists in 44 games, which has other teams interested.

Forest has already turned down bids from Brentford this summer and seems to be getting ready for a Chelsea approach.

According to The Daily Mail, the Blues are considering using Santos to help them make a trade in order to acquire the Wales international.

There is a speculation that certain Chelsea staff members would be happy to send Santos on loan to Forest in exchange for payment.

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Although it’s uncertain if Forest would be open to a deal, the Tricky Trees want to strengthen their midfield.

Youssouf Fofana, who resides in Monaco right now, has been connected to Chelsea, Liverpool, and West Ham United; Forest has made offers of £30 million to purchase each of these teams.

Santos may therefore be loaned out by Forest to a team where he can receive greater playing time.

Santos is yet to make his professional debut after being left out of the squad for both the Sunday defeat to West Ham and the opening day draw against Liverpool.