Chelsea lead race for £13m Serie A star as Thomas Tuchel hands Todd Boehly transfer wishlist
Chelsea could be one of the Premier League's busiest clubs this summer with plenty of uncertainty throughout the first-team squad. Todd Boehly's early days are likely to be dominated by transfer planning with a number of high-profile names reportedly targeted already.
The American-led consortium, who agreed a £4.25billion deal to buy the west London club on Monday, are expected to 'push for A-list signings' to mark a new era at Stamford Bridge, according to the MailOnline. And, with the new ownership group eager to bolster the Blues' armoury, The Telegraph indicate that, after player sales are taken into account, Thomas Tuchel is set to have £200million at his disposal to strengthen his side.
The departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen have already been confirmed by the Chelsea boss, but they may not be the last to leave. Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcos Alonso, Christian Pulisic, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech have all been linked with moves away from Chelsea, and it remains to be seen whether the first-team will consist of whom once the transfer window closes.
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Nevertheless, it is a challenge those concerned will have to be up for. With that in mind, has taken a look at the latest names to be linked with moves to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have been handed a major boost in their pursuit to sign Ousmane Demeble in the upcoming transfer window. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this season, as Thomas Tuchel plots a rebuild this summer.
It's believed that Dembele decided to delay the decision regarding his future until the Chelsea takeover was completed, the Press Association claim -