According to reports, Matteijs de Ligt is close to officially becoming a Chelsea player after handing Juventus a transfer request. The Blues are willing to invest around £60 million for the Dutch international as they hunt to fill their centre-back void. It's no secret that Chelsea are scouring the market to find Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen's replacements. Having lost the duo in one summer, finding the right fit in a squad that needs a complete rebuild is difficult.
Todd Boehly has reportedly granted £200 million towards Thomas Tuchel's squad overhaul, but some concerns must be addressed. In a squad that has successfully invested so much into their Cobham graduates, what happens to some of them if De Ligt comes in? Coupled with Jules Kounde, who Chelsea are also reportedly close to signing, De Ligt will want a starting role in the Chelsea squad.
There are positives and negatives in signing such experienced young talents. The positives may outweigh the negatives in the long run, but Chelsea fans may need to brace themselves for a tricky harsh reality.
