Chelsea ‘in equation’ to sign Lionel Messi should the Argentine superstar leave Barcelona

Barcelona's Argentinian striker Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring their first goal during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge stadium in London on February 20, 2018. [AFP PHOTO, Ben STANSALL]

Chelsea were the biggest spenders in the Premier League ahead of the 2020/2021 season, investing more than £200 million in Frank Lampard's squad.

And, so far, it appears money well spent as the Blues sit third in the Premier League and have eased into the knock-out stages of the Champions League.