Chelsea icon Joe Cole has labelled Blues target Raheem Sterling 'important' and believes the Three Lions international has the winning 'mentality' which could suit new owner Todd Boehly and manager Thomas Tuchel amid the club's Ousmane Dembele dilemma.
With only a few days to go until the transfer window officially opens for business, multiple clubs are currently busy putting plans into place regarding how they intend to conduct themselves in the upcoming market. The Blues are expected to be one of the busiest of the Premier League clubs in terms of working on incomings and outgoings in a period that could see the current World Champions spend a total of £200million.
A figure which has been validated by Chief Chelsea Correspondent Adam Newson in his latest football.london Q&A segment: "From what I understand, that £200million would also factor in money from players sales. But to be honest, there's always an element of manoeuvrability in terms of the 'war chest'. There are a few centre-backs the club have shortlisted as the look to replace Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen – which includes Jose Gimenez, Pau Torres and Presnel Kimpembe – while Borna Sosa is a potential option at left wing-back if Marcos Alonso and Emerson move on.
