New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is understood to have made it his 'personal mission' to prevent Manchester City swooping for Reece James this summer.
The American tycoon has already set about putting his stamp on how the West London club will be run, having rung a number of changes behind the scenes. Following the news that club chairman Bruce Buck is stepping down, the Blues have confirmed director and transfer guru Marina Granovskaia will also be heading for the door.
Boehly now appears ready to ramp up plans for a seismic squad shake-up this summer, reportedly promising Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel up to six signings in the current window. While reinforcing the current ranks remains a key objective over the next few months, another pressing priority appears to be addressing the future of star right-back, James.
