The transfer window is set to open in three days and Thomas Tuchel is preparing for a rebuild at Chelsea. The German coach has emphasised it is not simply about improving the squad, given the disruption that has occurred, to try and catch the Premier League's elite.
The Blues have a new ownership group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital who have the task of financing the Blues' ambitions this summer. Marina Granovskaia is said to have £200million to work with, though that figure may take into account player sales, and compared to the summer of 2021, Stamford Bridge could be busy with players moving in both directions.
Before the squad departed for their international endeavours and breaks, Chelsea had been unable to do any significant work in the transfer market due to the limitations of their special licence provided by the government in the aftermath of Roman Abramovich's sanctions. While the first team had been introduced to Boehly, the Blues have clearly been left with a truncated timed period to resolve any contract issues and to get transfer negotiations underway.
