Chelsea won't be affected by the move of RB Leipzig director of football Oliver Mintzlaff as the Blues continue to press for a deal to secure star attacker Christopher Nkunku.
Todd Boehly has acted quickly and decisively to ensure the groundwork for one of the most exciting transfers is completed, with the Frenchman expected to join Chelsea in 2023 for around £52.8m. Nkunku's release clause, listed previously, could yet just be the foundation of his cost though as reports suggest Boehly may well look to move in January.
Chelsea have struggled in recent weeks under Graham Potter with no wins in their last five domestic matches, including three losses in a row outside of Europe. The former Brighton manager is working with the same attackers that Thomas Tuchel failed to get the best out of, and Hakim Ziyech's lively but wasteful performance against Manchester City only summed that up.
