Pep Guardiola looks set to hand Thomas Tuchel a huge blow this summer amid Chelsea's eagerness to lure Raheem Sterling and Nathan Ake from the Etihad. The Manchester City duo have been heavily linked with move to Stamford Bridge, though so have Jules Kounde, Kalidou Koulibaly and Matthijs de Ligt.
The latter more so than others recently; football.london understand that the west Londoners have held talks with Juventus over the defender but the Blues are yet to table a bid. Bayern Munich have since entered the frame to sign the 22-year-old and, while a move to the German giants looks increasingly likely, City have waved their bidding paddle.
According to Italian outlet Tuttomercato, the Premier League champions are prepared to offer the Old Lady £76million for the Netherlands international - of which could be funded by Chelsea's bid for Ake. football.london understand that the Blues are in advanced talks with the City defender, with fee and personal terms being discussed.
