Chelsea target six in £200m spree, including Matthijs de Ligt

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TOP STORY: De Ligt among six Chelsea targets in £200m spree

The Daily Telegraph claims that Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel “has been promised as many as six summer signings” by the club’s new owner Todd Boehly, who will hand him around £200 million to challenge for the Premier League title again.

In defence, the Blues require a rebuild following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers. Sevilla’s Jules Kounde has been linked with a €60m move, while Chelsea have reportedly offered forward Timo Werner to Juventus in their negotiations for centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

De Ligt, 22, is under contract until 2024, which includes a release clause worth €120m, and Juve are reportedly unhappy with a straight-cash offer. Lens right-back Jonathan Clauss is also being considered to strengthen the depth in defence as doubts remain over the futures of captain Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso.

Up front, sources have told ESPN that Man City’s Raheem Sterling is the club’s top attacking target, however Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele and Everton’s Richarlison are also reported to be on their shortlist.

Striker Romelu Lukaku, who only rejoined Chelsea last summer for €115m, will return to Inter Milan on loan, and Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski is of interest to replace him.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Kepa told Marca that his “clear objective is to play,” so they may need to find another backup for No. 1 Edouard Mendy.

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