After a loss to Everton this past weekend, Chelsea are somehow still competing for their Champions League spot. But with a favourable schedule in comparison to Arsenal and Tottenham, who play each other next weekend, the Blues can be confident heading into the final few weeks of the season.
Chelsea fans will just be looking forward to the FA Cup final and be hoping for a resolution to the Roman Abramovich saga. Bad results in the Premier League and Champions League have seen them fall completely out of the picture for those trophies, with only the FA Cup now to play for.
There are continued updates around the club's ownership as prospective bidders line up to take control after the Russian billionaire. The takeover will no doubt impact how Chelsea can operate in this summer's transfer window with a view to improving Thomas Tuchel's squad.
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A speedy resolution would be the best outcome ahead of a summer in which Chelsea know they need to acquire some talented players as Tuchel continues to build his Chelsea squad, whilst certain players will be set to leave the club, too.
Chelsea eyeing deal for Josko Gvardiol
Goal have reported that Chelsea have identified RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol as their left-sided centre-back of the future after an outstanding season in the Bundesliga. At just 20 years old, Gvardiol has shown improvements throughout the season whilst impressing with his physical traits and speed.
He has played as a left-back, but has now settled as a left-sided centre-back - a position which Chelsea will be in need of this summer.
The Blues are set to lose as many as three centre-backs this summer, with Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta becoming free agents on July 1. Gvardiol will reportedly cost Chelsea around £30 million.
Real Madrid interested in Romelu Lukaku
Spanish outlet Defensa Central have reported that Real Madrid will offer Romelu Lukaku an opportunity to join them after a nightmare return to Chelsea this season. Lukaku's £100 million move has been disastrous, scoring just five Premier League goals and falling down the pecking order, primarily being used as a back-up for Thomas Tuchel.
Madrid are set to miss out on Erling Haaland, with the Norwegian seemingly set to join Manchester City, and Madrid are reportedly turning their attentions to the Chelsea striker.
Chelsea will likely accept much less than what they paid for Lukaku, taking a significant hit after making him their record signing last summer.
