Todd Boehly, the new owner of Chelsea, has a lot of work ahead of him, and the American billionaire will undoubtedly have to learn on the job.
With Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cech departing at the end of the month, Boehly will be tasked with assisting Thomas Tuchel in acquiring players for next season.
Todd Boehly has a principle of letting the manager choose his players, which is new at Stamford Bridge, as the club's sporting directors have always been in charge of transfers.
Chelsea's summer targets have taken a different turn than we've seen in the past.
Thomas Tuchel has decided to let go of Romelu Lukaku, and the Blues have been linked with pacey and tricky forwards rather than an out-and-out striker, indicating that Tuchel is attempting to build his own team.
Thomas Tuchel is particularly interested in improving the attack and defense.
Todd Boehly, the American billionaire, has been chastised because he has yet to sign a contract. But that is all about to change.
Chelsea are currently focused on completing a deal for Leeds winger Raphinha, and will then turn their attention to other targets.
Another deal for Raheem Sterling is expected this summer, and according to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will focus on defenders after completing the Raphinha deal.
Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli has been added to the Blues' options, along with Matthijs de Ligt, Nathan Ake, and Jules Kounde.
In a tweet, Fabrizio Romano said, "Kalidou Koulibaly, one more name on the list for Chelsea as they continue to look for two center backs." He will be out of contract with Napoli in 2023.
It's been reported that Koulibaly is being discussed alongside de Ligt, Aké, and Koundé. Raphinha comes first, followed by the center backs.
As Todd Boehly works to sign these players, all hands will be on deck.
How Chelsea might line up next season if new owner Todd Boehly splashes the cash - with Raphinha on the way, Raheem Sterling wanted, and a slew of new defenders on the market... However, there is NO ROOM for Mason Mount!
Chelsea's first team is shaping up to be very different next season.
Todd Boehly, the club's new owner, has promised to back Thomas Tuchel in the transfer market.
With a slew of first-team players leaving or on the verge of leaving, Chelsea are interested in several players, including Jules Kounde and Matthijs de Ligt.
Raphinha and other players could also help them revamp their attack.
However, such are the changes that Mason Mount may lose his spot on the first team.
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