Chelsea look set to enter their new era with a bang as they've reportedly lined up ideal Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger replacements.
The pair are destined for La Liga in the coming months. Christensen, who pulled out of the FA Cup final squad against Liverpool on the morning of the game is expected to join Xavi's project at Barcelona, whilst Rudiger looks to have agreed a deal to sign for their arch rivals, Real Madrid. Thomas Tuchel therefore needs Todd Boehly's consortium to invest in new defenders once the takeover is officially resolved and it looks as though plans are in place to do exactly that.
Chelsea are still waiting on the green light from the UK government as they search for an end to their respective club sanctions. Their sporting licence will expire on May 31, though the Evening Standard have clarified - despite last minute panic - Boehly's takeover has not been derailed and is on course to be completed by the aforementioned deadline.
