Chelsea will be looking to finalise the takeover of the club in the coming weeks.
The list of potential new Chelsea owners has been narrowed down to four candidates. Consortia led by Sir Martin Broughton; Todd Boehly; the Ricketts family; and Stephen Pagliuca all have a chance of being the Blues' new owners. They've each been given until April 11 to submit improved bids to Raine Group. The bank then reportedly plan to present a preferred bid to the government before the end of that month.
Until the takeover is completed, the club aren't permitted to complete any transfers. Nevertheless, the club will be preparing to make moves in the transfer market regardless, and with that in mind, football.london has rounded-up all of the latest transfer rumours surrounding the club below.
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Abraham return?
According to the print edition of Il Messaggero, as relayed by The Hard Tackle, Chelsea are thinking about the prospect of re-signing former striker Tammy Abraham from Roma just a year after selling him. However, they will face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Tottenham.
The Blues sold the striker for £34million at the beginning of the season, but reports have suggested that there is a buy-back clause in his contract.
Tchouameni advantage
According to AS, via HITC, Chelsea ‘have an advantage’ over their Premier League rivals in signing Aurelian Tchouameni this summer, with the 22-year-old set to be one of the most sought-after players in the upcoming transfer window.
Rudiger's agent meets Barcelona officials
According to Sky Sports News, Antonio Rudiger's agent met with Barcelona officials on Wednesday over a potential summer move to the Nou Camp.
The adviser and half-brother of Rudiger, Sahr Senesie, met with Barca sporting director Mateu Alemany and his deputy Jordi Cruyff for secret negotiations in a restaurant in Barcelona.
