More Mourinho magic in the transfer window can steer Chelsea to top of league

Described as the next Rio Ferdinand, he also has the potential to develop into a leader of men, just like Terry. At the age of 21, he already organises the defence as if he was a seasoned professional and it is easy to see why Mourinho wants him. It is rare to see a defender move for anything over £20m (Ferdinand was bought for around £30m by Manchester United in 2002), though Stones, like his elder compatriot is a special case and at such a young age, worth every penny.

However, Terry’s experience will still be needed and whether he is used more sparingly this term, after playing every minute last season is something that Mourinho may well want to consider. While Gary Cahill is a safe and reliable bet, he could well become the club’s first choice centre back. His game has improved dramatically since moving to Stamford Bridge in 2012 and has benefited hugely from playing next to Terry; he appears to have gained some of the desired leadership traits.

One area that Mourinho will want to address before the window closes is his midfield double pivot of Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic, which worked so effectively last season, though in the first three games has struggled against more mobile personnel.

While Matic still adds the muscle and tackling ability, Fabregas is more suited to the number 10 role behind the striker, dictating play. A clear lack of dynamism makes Paul Pogba the ideal signing and considering the efficiency at which the deals for Rahman and Pedro were completed, this could well happen swiftly.

Juventus are thought to value their prized asset at £70m though they are thought to be keen on a number of Chelsea’s players, including Oscar, Juan Cuadrado and Ramires, which could lead to a player plus cash transaction to sweeten the deal.

There is no doubt that Pogba would give Chelsea, out to 3/1 with Coral to win the Premier League, that edge they have been missing and is a more natural partner for Matic, possessing the ability to drive forward as we saw him do in the Champions League last season.

At just 22 he can also become a leading star in the Premier League and would effectively be Chelsea’s answer to Gunners legend Patrick Vieira. Furthermore, he would also give the Blues what Yaya Toure contributes to Man City.

Whether Mourinho opts to add another striker remains to be seen, though this is unlikely. Radamel Falcao is steadily improving his match fitness, as is Loic Remy, while they have just completed a deal for promising 19-year-old Brazilian striker Kenedy from Fluminense.

The win over the Baggies wasn’t the most convincing, though in Pedro they have a player who can become a major part in their future success and have laid the foundations to complete more megabucks deals over the coming days.