Chelsea have taken the next steps towards replacing Antonio Rudiger this summer, with Todd Boehly reportedly eager to help Thomas Tuchel in the transfer window. The Blues have been heavily linked with several defenders, though a deal is yet to have materialised.
The consortium led by the American billionaire, who agreed a £4.25billion deal to buy the west London club last month, are expected to 'push for A-list signings' to mark a new era at Stamford Bridge, according to the MailOnline. The new ownership group are eager to bolster the Blues' armoury and, The Telegraph report that after player sales are taken into account, Tuchel is set to have £200million to strengthen his side.
And, less than 24 hours after the summer window has opened, Boehly has reportedly set his sights on Chelsea's first signing. As quoted by Football Italia, Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport report that the Blues have sent Kalidou Koulibaly an offer, under the supervision of the LA Dodgers owner.
