They are not exactly the biggest of names, but what can Stamford Bridge fans expect from Jose Mourinho's summer signings. In an unexpectedly quiet transfer window from the Premiership's usual biggest spenders, namely Chelsea, we have seen some signings totally different to those we have become used to. But what can we expect from new Blues Claudio Pizzaro, Tal Ben Haim, Steve Sidwell and Alex? They are all talented players but they are not the David Villas, Andrea Pirlos or Alessandro Nestas we were expecting from the 'close-to-limitless-transfer-funds' guys. Do Chelsea's board consider they have spent enough and are waiting for the 'trophy with big ears' to head to the Bridge before investing another dime in transfers? It doesn’t look that way to me. Pizzaro looks very much like a great buy and will definitely make his mark in the Premier League. The 29-year-old Peruvian striker, nicknamed ‘The Bomber of Los Andes’, scored 100 goals for his two last clubs (more than Filippo Inzaghi over the same amount of time). If nothing else, he might be the wonderful back-up to Didier Drogba that Chelsea have been craving. Tal Ben Haim, the 25-year-old Israeli defender, has been on José Mourinho's mind since he tried unsuccesfully to sign him during the January transfer window. Ben Haim had a successful season for Bolton and attracted the attention of many European teams. The player impresses me with his tackling abilities and looks a good back-up for John Terry. Alex Rodrigo da Costa, 24, was bought by Chelsea in 2004. but due to the potential difficulties in attaining a work permit, he was loaned out to PSV for an initial two years. He actually spent an extra year there due to Chelsea’s acquisition of Khalid Boulahrouz. Alex was a major player for PSV and might just impose himself as a first-team player at Chelsea, although the player himself thinks it would be more sensible to get used to the English league while his more experienced team-mates John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho play in the first team. Steve Sidwell, 25, was one of the hot properties of the Premiership, having had a relatively successful spell at his former club Reading. The midfielder, the Royals’ youngest ever captain, scored 29 goals for Steve Coppell's team. Those four players already signed, rumours have it that Chelsea are now looking to secure a right-back. Will it be Pascal Chimbonda, Daniel Alves, Micah Richards, Anthony Vanden Borre? Glen Johnson, back from his season-long loan at Portsmouth, might just provide the back-up needed for Paulo Ferreira. A lethal striker might also be expected to join the Blues ranks and names like Fernando Torres and David Villa are already being linked with the Bridge. So is it wise for the Chelsea board to assume that they don’t need new internationally-recognised and acclaimed players? My guess is yes. The Blues already have a team capable of winning every Cup and every Championship. All they need is team chemistry.
