Prospective bidders of Chelsea Football Club have already suffered their first major transfer blow amid Thomas Tuchel's search for midfield reinforcements. Whether it be Nick Candy, Saudi Media or Todd Boehly, the Blues' setback offers potential owners an insight into the brutal reality of how their advocates in the fanbase will be won or lost.
After a somewhat quiet summer transfer window that granted Thomas Tuchel just Romelu Lukaku, Saul Niguez and Marcus Bettinelli - despite having guided Chelsea to European glory - the west London side looked as if they were lining up the second instalment of arrivals.
However, following the UK Government's decision to sanction Roman Abramovich, Chelsea was flushed of their financial stability. The blanket of uncertainty thrown over Stamford Bridge seems to have already impacted one of Tuchel's primary targets, who was just moments from penning a deal a few months ago.
