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Thomas Tuchel eyeing £30m midfield alternative to £150m Declan Rice after Chelsea transfer blow

Chelsea are eyeing PSV midfielder Ibrahim Sangare as an alternative to West Ham's Declan Rice this summer, according to reports. It comes ahead of a huge summer for the Blues as Thomas Tuchel prepares to shape his squad for next season.

The next few weeks could be equally important for the club, both on and off the field. On the pitch, the side will be hoping to finally confirm Champions League qualification as well as win the FA Cup this weekend, while off of the pitch, the takeover saga continues to rumble on.

Ahead of the summer transfer window, where the squad could look to freshen up a little, the German coach has claimed he has some ideas for potential signings: "We have clear ideas how to improve, how to freshen the squad, improve the squad, bring new energy and quality. It would not be the first transfer window where you have a wish and cannot make it as a coach. We will find solutions, but first of all, we must adapt to the general situation. Then we see if it is possible and what is possible."

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