Thomas Tuchel says "maybe it would be better" if Anthony Taylor did not referee #ChelseaFC #CFC again
Nick Purewal
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Nick Purewal
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Joined November 2010
- Thomas Tuchel expects disciplinary action and a potential touchline ban, saying: "So I cannot coach but the referee can whistle the next game" #ChelseaFC #CFC
- Edson Alvarez understood to see himself as a perfect fit in Thomas Tuchel's #ChelseaFC system. The Ajax midfielder is pushing hard for a deadline day transfer to #CFC and is thought to be impressed by Chelsea's new era
- Ousmane Dembele is understood to have delayed the decision on his future in part until the #ChelseaFC #CFC sale was complete. The out-of-contract Barcelona forward has interest from PSG and Bayern among others. Chelsea could move closer into that mix too if they need a forward
- Raheem Sterling's belief he can chase the Ballon D'Or at #ChelseaFC represents a major endorsement of Thomas Tuchel's Blues, and the new #CFC owners' plans. Sterling's capture will only aid Chelsea's continued recruitment too
- #ChelseaFC understood to have been encouraged towards a second set of talks on a deal for Rafael Leao. A deal for the AC Milan forward this summer still seems a tall order for #CFC however
- Thomas Tuchel's ability to coax the best out of defenders is understood to be central to the #ChelseaFC pursuit of Matthijs De Ligt. Juventus' Holland centre-back De Ligt is thought to be impressed by Tuchel helping the likes of Toni Ruidger thrive at #CFC
- Kalidou Koulibaly thought to be considered the ideal recruit to help #ChelseaFC achieve one of Thomas Tuchel's top aims of #CFC becoming the team no one wants to play against. Leadership and physicality, to add to high quality in all facets
- Todd Boehly and Thomas Tuchel are expected to keep the #ChelseaFC focus on deals for Raheem Sterling (close) and Raphinha (still in the balance) despite discussing both Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar internally at #CFC
- Senior #ChelseaFC players are understood to be excited by the expected Raheem Sterling signing. The England forward's impending arrival is thought to have boosted the #CFC squad, with the mood lifted amid Boehly/Clearlake's active transfer market moves
- Napoli are thought to have made their strongest possible contract offer to Kalidou Koulibaly - terms that #ChelseaFC will be able to improve upon. Napoli understood to expect a bid from #CFC that will meet their valuation too