Chelsea is set for seismic change this summer off the field and fans are now wondering what Thomas Tuchel's side will look like come August.
Chairman Bruce Buck is to step down with new co-owner Todd Boehly poised to succeed him and Marina Granovskaia, the Blues’ hugely experienced chief negotiator, is set to follow in a massive change of direction for the club following the exit of Roman Abramovich. That could see Boelhy assuming control of the push to land Raheem Sterling from Manchester City and Sevilla’s impressive France centre-back Jules Kounde this summer.
Chelsea are expected to clarify the situation - and the composition of the club’s new board - within the next few days. But it represents a period of upheaval at the club where Tuchel is desperate to revamp the squad for a title challenge next season. Here Mirror Sport takes a look at the latest transfer news and rumours from Stamford Bridge.
Richarlison price named
The Daily Mail claim Chelsea are set to join the race for Everton forward Richarlison as Tuchel plans an overhaul of his attacking options next season. The Goodison Park club are reportedly willing to listen to offers for the Brazil international and want in-excess of £50million.
Tottenham want Richarlison and Arsenal have also been credited with an interest but Chelsea are ready to rival their London rivals. Richarlison, along with Sterling, is now said to feature prominently on Chelsea's list of targets of attacking reinforcements this summer. The 25-year-old is likely to be tempted by a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as it would provide him the opportunity to play Champions League football.
Tuchel's plans for an attacking shake-up are also expected to see record signing Romelu Lukaku's return to Inter Milan on loan - just a season after agreeing to leave the Serie A side to rejoin the Blues for £97.5m - as Tuchel looks to assemble a more mobile front-line.
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French defender linked
French newspaper La Voix du Nord have reported that Chelsea are targeting Jonathan Clauss to replace Marcos Alonso. The report claims that Blues have been monitoring his performances in Ligue 1 where Lens are open to selling the 29-year-old if their €10 million (£8.5m) valuation is met.
Alonso, 31, has just one year left on his contract with Blues and has long been linked with a return to his native Spain. The Spanish international made 52 appearances last season for club and country.
Hammers prepare Broja bid
Sky Sports report West Ham are set to bid in the region of £30m for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
The 20-year-old Albania international has been identified as West Ham's top striker target this summer. Broja impressed on loan at Southampton last season, scoring nine goals in 38 games. David Moyes is looking to improve his squad ahead of a season that will see West Ham combine a Premier League campaign with a first Europa Conference League effort but he faces competition from Saints.
