Yes! if you look at stories published at the time - names like Youcef Atal, Wan Bissaka, Coutinho (to replace Hazard), Luka Jovic etc. None of them is an upgrade on the current crop
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/04/29/chelsea-target-35m-rated-nice-right-back-youcef-atal-summer/