Four Chelsea changes Todd Boehly must make after Premier League takeover decision

So after another flurry of hyperbolic stories on Monday suggesting that Chelsea's takeover could collapse. The imminent change of ownership is still on track after the club announced in the early hours of the 7th of May that the new ownership group led by Todd Bohely had agreed to terms to acquire the club.

As reported by The Telegraph on Tuesday afternoon, the deal is set to receive the green light by the Premier League this week before awaiting the UK Government's own approval.

With hopes that a deal is set to go through and then subsequently, the sanctions placed on Roman Abramovich will no longer impact Chelsea – a new era can begin with Boehly's group embarking on an already vital summer regarding the first-team squad.

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With major players departing, contracts to be sorted, and the hope of some exciting incomings, here are four Chelsea changes Todd Boehly must make in the coming weeks and months.

Chelsea's squad has looked increasingly worn down as the season has dragged on. Injuries and fatigue have played a part in the dwindling returns, but those struggles have also exposed a wider structural issue within the construction of the squad.

For too long, the club has prioritised the short over the long-term, sticking plaster over gaps, making poor choices in the market in regards to selling talented youngsters or investing in specialist players who cannot provide the versatility the modern game demands.

There needs to be an injection of energy into the first team that has been overdue for some time. Older faces that look past their best should no longer be leaned upon out of comfort or familiarity. Even if, in some positions,