It isn't yet time for panic stations at Stamford Bridge, but after returning back to England following a catastrophic end to pre-season, Thomas Tuchel has a lot of work to do ahead of the Premier League opener against Everton in 12 days.
Chelsea are chasing their tails in an attempt to finally secure Jules Kounde, meanwhile there are up to seven players that would like to leave the club as Todd Boehly truly starts to feel the pace and pressure of the world football market.
The Blues ended their tour of America with a damaging 4-0 loss to Arsenal that highlighted how far Tuchel's side are behind schedule, and now there is a real expectation that deals - both arrivals and departures - are concluded quickly in order to stabilise the squad.
