Chelsea unlock £61m windfall as Thomas Tuchel's transfer war chest gets major pre-takeover boost

Thomas Tuchel could have £61million added to his summer transfer window allowance before the takeover of Chelsea is finalised.

Todd Boehly's consortium, who have agreed a £4.25billion deal to buy the west London club, 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, the Chelsea boss is set to have £200million at his disposal to strengthen his side.

But, thanks to a fresh share issue at the club, the Blues are set to generate an extra £61million, according to the Mirror. However, it's not clear as to how much of the aforementioned sum will be put aside for the upcoming transfer window.

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Though, with Boehly and Tuchel keen to undergo a rebuild at the club amid an exodus of players, transfer chief Marina Granovskaia will hope much of the windfall can be used to fund Chelsea's quest to sign the likes of Declan Rice, Jules Kounde and Christopher Nkunku.

The West Ham midfielder topped the west London side's shortlist in the summer, but a move was delayed after a £100m evaluation was tipped 'steep', according to The Athletic. Though, now David Moyes has quoted £150m for Rice's services.

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