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Chelsea’s hopes of finishing in the top four were hit hard after a shocking 5-2 home loss to relegation-threatened West Brom.
Thomas Tuchel, who had previously overseen a 14-game unbeaten streak since arriving at Stamford Bridge, described the setback as a “wake-up call.”
This perhaps suggests that, given a full preseason, the former Borussia Dortmund manager will seek to make his own mark on his inherited squad.
As a club not afraid to spend money, changes are expected in the summer months as Tuchel and the club’s transfer guru Marina Granovskaia look to propel the club back to the top of the table.
With that in mind, here’s the latest Chelsea gossip.
Chelsea look for the alternative of Haaland and Agüero in Serie A
The Blues are determined to bolster forward options this summer with the club among the favorites looking to sign sought-after Borussia Dortmund hit man Erling Haaland.
Tuchel’s team is also said to be interested in Sergio Agüero, who will be available for free when he leaves Manchester City at the end of the season.
However, a new name has been linked to a move to Stamford Bridge with Italian publication Corriere Granata stating that Chelsea are among the four Premier League clubs chasing Torino Andrea Belloti.
Facing reported competition from Tottenham, Everton and West Ham, the Blues will feel they will provide the most attractive prospect for the 27-year-old, as well as being in the best position to fulfill his £ 85 million release clause.
Giroud in talks on Stamford Bridge exit
Any shakeup of the Chelsea forward will almost certainly draw the curtain on Olivier Giroud.
The Frenchman has been used primarily as a backup since his arrival at the club in 2018 and it looks like he won’t be part of Tuchel’s plans going forward.
After a move to Inter was snapped last season, it looks like the 34-year-old could still be on his way to Serie A with Roma, the last club interested in his services.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the player’s representatives are already in talks with the club about a move to the Italian capital when his contract with Stamford Bridge ends this summer.
Chelsea to challenge Manchester United for Real Madrid star
The way Chelsea defeat West Brom is likely to lead Tuchel to rethink his defensive setup.
Despite his good start, the same players struggled earlier at the beginning of the campaign before the German arrived at the club.
As he looks to build his side, defensive drafts will be on the cards and Lucas Vaquez is reportedly one of the players on his short list.
The Real Madrid winger, who has impressed since becoming a right-back, is out of contract this summer and talks about a new contract at the Bernabéu are stalled.
ABC, the Spanish publication, claims that Chelsea have joined the race for their signing and will seek to beat Manchester United and Bayern Munich in their signing.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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