Thomas Tuchel’s previous connections could save Chelsea £ 40m on a midfield purchase and free up extra money for a highly successful forward signing.
Chelsea He changed his campaign in style after making the courageous decision to fire club legend Frank Lampard mid-season. Tuchel he was drafted, and he wasted little time transforming the Blues into a well-oiled winning machine. They secured a place in the top four, along with a memorable Champions League win over English rival Man City in Porto.
Chelsea was the top spender last summer, capturing the likes of Ben Chilwell and Timo Werner, among others.
Tuchel is expected to be awarded funds to leave his mark on the window. But the £ 250 million Lampard may not be available.
A forward seems to be the club’s top priority, with Harry Kane Y Erling Haaland both frequently linked.
Alan Shearer cree Kane’s decision about his future has already been made. Elsewhere, Haaland recently launched a subtle hint that would leave English clubs in limbo.
Whoever Chelsea choose to pursue, one thing’s for sure, they won’t be cheap.
Perhaps with that in mind, the latest report from the Express details how Tuchel could make significant savings while strengthening another part of the team.
Chelsea has been regularly associated with a West Ham raid to bring England midfielder Declan Rice to Stamford Bridge.
Rice has excelled once again this season, but English players moving within the Premier League generally have higher transfer fees compared to deals for foreigners.
Consequently, the Express (quoting the Portuguese outlet O Jogo) reveals that Chelsea have ‘identified Benfica star Julian Weigl as an alternative’ to Rice.
The rice is expected to cost more than £ 65 million, while Weigl, 25, will be available for £ 25.8 million.
The containment midfielder is well known to Tuchel, having managed him during his time with Borussia Dortmund.
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Meanwhile, Manchester United and Chelsea have contacted Bayer Leverkusen center-back Edmond Tapsoba, according to reports.
The 22-year-old appears to be on a collision course with the Premier League. Arsenal was believed to be the pioneer, but it seems to be over now, after SportBILD provided an update.
According to the German newspaper, Arsenal will not be able to sign Tapsoba this summer after their final loss in the Premier League.
However, Tapsoba could still finish in the Premier League. Manchester United and Chelsea have now reportedly joined the race to sign him.
United linked up with Tapsoba in March, when it was claimed that they had been told to explore it. It seems they followed that advice as they are now vying for your signature.
However, so is Chelsea, who are looking for additional defensive reinforcement to eventually succeed Thiago Silva. Tapsoba is the latest suggestion, as Tuchel is reportedly looking to his homeland for recruitment.
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