Next Chelsea owner faces three big transfer decisions that could reshape Thomas Tuchel's squad

Uncertainty currently rules at Chelsea. And it will do for some time. Even the sale of the club by Roman Abramovich will not lead to any guarantees. Questions will need to be answered by the new owners. Actions will need to be taken to back-up statements made in the bidding process. Only time will reveal all.

The hope among supporters is that on the football side of things, there is little change. Thomas Tuchel must remain in charge and be given the support he requires to ensure Chelsea remain a Premier League and European heavyweight. Competing for the Champions League must not become a thing of the past for the Blues.

To that end, the summer transfer window remains an important one for the Blues. Prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the series of events that led to Abramovich deciding to sell – and being sanctioned by both the UK government and EU – big-money additions were mooted and high-profile departures speculated upon.

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Nothing had progressed dramatically at the club in terms of the summer; Tuchel himself admitted at the start of the month there was still too much football to play. “There have been no talks for the summer. It is simply too early," the Chelsea head coach said. "We're in a good place at the moment. I feel the team growing and getting better and better. So no worries on this case until the summer. There is a long way to go.”

Off-field matters have taken priority for both Chelsea and Tuchel over the past month. Yet there will come a time, almost certainly when a new owner or ownership group is in situ – that those at the club can begin to focus on the transfer window once more. And there are big