The next name down on Chelsea's winger shortlist has been crossed out as Thomas Tuchel continues to search for an answer to his attacking issues. With Raphinha choosing Barcelona over a move to Stamford Bridge, Todd Boehly has been sent on his latest recruitment assignment.
Having already scouted out a 'meal' with Barcelona's directors in an attempt to salvage the move for Raphinha and set a quote for Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, Boehly's whirlwind tour of Europe has seen him effectively start life at Chelsea living out of a suitcase.
Also on his travels has been a conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes, and negotiations to convince Matthijs de Ligt that London is a better place than Munich. So far to no avail.
