Chelsea fans are still waiting for their side to make their first signing of the summer transfer window with plenty of work to do ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
Antonio Rudiger has already left to join Real Madrid while Andreas Christensen, Romelu Lukaku, Cesar Azpilicueta and Timo Werner could all join the German out the door. Todd Boehly has promised Thomas Tuchel a transfer kitty of £200million for the summer, with an overhaul possible before the new campaign.
A number of big names have been linked with moves to Stamford Bridge this summer and there will be little rest for those in charge of the club. With that in mind, football.london runs you through the latest rumours.
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Ronaldo price tag revealed
Todd Boehly has been told how much Chelsea could have to fork out in order to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United this summer. The American billionaire met the 37-year-old striker's agent Jorge Mendes to discuss a potential swoop for the Portuguese star, according to The Athletic.
It's said that Ronaldo, who sees his contract at Old Trafford expire in just 12 months, is increasingly discontent at the lack of transfer business that United have conducted, with no arrivals as of yet. According to the Daily Mail, Ronaldo is said to currently earn £385,000-a-week at United which is around £20million-a-year.
The striker is also currently valued at £17.2million by CIES Football Observatory. So, all in all, Chelsea could find themselves paying £37.2million for Ronaldo's services, should he pen a one-year deal at Stamford Bridge this summer.
Neymar transfer boost
Chelsea have been handed a major boost towards signing Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The 30-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Blues amid an increasingly uncertain future at Les Parc des Princes.
Last month, the Brazil international had no intention of leaving the French giants despite his parent club open to the prospect of his sale, according to L'Equipe. However, following continued speculation, RMC Sport claim that Neymar is now said to be considering his future in the France capital, but any deal for the Brazil international would reportedly need significant financial backing.
With a significant financial burden on any potential suitor that wins the race to sign Neymar, should he leave PSG this summer, Chelsea are reportedly just one of three clubs who have the resources to enter negotiations for his signature.
Chelsea eye Dembele free-run
Chelsea have been handed a major boost towards completing the signing of Ousmane Dembele this summer, with Barcelona surrendering a huge lead. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this season, with Thomas Tuchel reportedly eager to reunite with his former colleague.
Dembele rejected Barcelona's initial offer, according to journalist Sique Rodriguez Gairi from Spanish radio network La Cadena SER. Reports claim that Xavi's side have since offered the winger a fresh contract as part of a last-ditch effort to ward off interest from Chelsea - among other potential suitors too.
But, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish giants are considering withdrawing their latest contract proposal to Dembele having grown frustrated lately. football.london understands that Chelsea are interested in the Frenchman and could move for him this summer.
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