Premier League giants Chelsea may very well be on the cusp of coping with a extra irritating summer season than they initially deliberate for as rumors have begun to floor that key members of the Blues squad beneath Thomas Tuchel may very well be focused for switch strikes amid chaos off the pitch at Stamford Bridge.
In response to reports in The Athletic from Chelsea correspondent Simon Johnson, the unsure future on the membership amid an impending takeover has seen prime golf equipment from round Europe start to view a cadre of Blues gamers as viable switch choices whereas making the most of the off-the-pitch state of affairs.
Extra golf equipment wish to make the most of #CFC‘s unsure future, regardless of imminent takeover, by concentrating on their greatest gamers. Mason Mount, Reece James & others being lined up by prime sides. A difficulty the brand new homeowners can’t ignore. Extra right here: https://t.co/AjL2juLcqU
— Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) April 30, 2022
Chelsea are already set to lose Antonio Rüdiger to Actual Madrid in the summertime after the German worldwide determined to not prolong his keep beneath Tuchel subsequent season, however the former VfB Stuttgart and AS Roma standout is probably not the one participant trying to go away of their very own accord.
Current hyperlinks have positioned Romelu Lukaku within the sights of La Liga giants Barcelona as a 3rd switch possibility with the Catalan membership prone to be unable to persuade both Erling Haaland or Robert Lewandowski to come back to the Camp Nou for quite a lot of causes. Barça are additionally mentioned to be assured in securing offers for each César Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen in the summertime (based on The Athletic), and a triple swoop for Chelsea belongings may very well be troublesome to interchange as is for the incoming homeowners.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: Reece James of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their group’s first purpose throughout the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on March 05, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Picture by Lewis Storey/Getty Pictures)
However now, Cobham academy stars Mason Mount and Reece James are each drawing elevated consideration from at dwelling and overseas as prime golf equipment in England are eyeing the 2 Three Lions internationals, whereas Actual Madrid are additionally monitoring James.
Mount presently has simply two years left on his deal at Stamford Bridge and is likely one of the lowest-paid gamers within the Chelsea squad, so the choice of shifting to an even bigger membership domestically or a prime membership overseas the place his wages may very well be massively elevated – as may his avenue to main honors – needs to be a trigger for concern.
Ought to additional prime names within the membership eye potential strikes away, new possession could have large issues to resolve from the outset if Chelsea are to stay within the prime echelon in England within the rapid aftermath of change on the prime.
This text was edited by
Conor Laird.