How Chelsea could line-up with four new signings including Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly

Chelsea are currently going through their biggest summer overhaul for many a year, with Roman Abramovich having departed and his successor, Todd Boehly, running the show.

As well as all the revolution behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge, there have also been significant changes on the pitch with several key players leaving and more rumoured to be heading through the exit door.

On a more positive note for Blues fans, the club have made their first signing of the summer in the form of forward Raheem Sterling and Thomas Tuchel has said he ‘would not rule out signing another striker.’

Boehly was planning an audacious move for Cristiano Ronaldo, but on Thursday it was confirmed that Chelsea were dropping their interest in the Manchester United star after key talks between the owner and Tuchel.

The German coach’s priority is to bring in defensive reinforcements with centre back Kalidou Koulibaly set to join, while talks are ongoing for Manchester City’s Nathan Ake and PSG’s Presnel Kimpembe.

With that all in mind, let’s break down what Chelsea’s squad would look like if these rumoured signings did come true and how the Blues could line-up for the 2022/23 season.

Edouard Mendy is unquestionably the first-choice goalkeeper, although extra cover will be required if Kepa Arrizabalaga departs.

Tuchel’s preference is to play with a back-three, and Ben Chilwell and Reece James have the wingback positions locked down.

As for the three centre-back places, things have been complicated by the departures of Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid and Andreas Christensen to Barcelona, both on a free, while Thiago Silva will turn 38 next season.

Koulibaly is the perfect replacement for Silva, given his defensive prowess and leadership skills, and will take