Chelsea to back Thomas Tuchel with big influx of cash for summer transfer window in hunt of first Prem title since 2017
CHELSEA have vowed to back Thomas Tuchel this summer with an influx of cash, according to reports.
The Blues beat Brazilian side Palmeiras in the Club World Cup final on Saturday night.
But Stamford Bridge bosses want the Premier League title back in West London.
The Telegraph has reported that Abramovich will support Tuchel financially this offseason.
The club were said to be impressed that their German manager did not push for unnecessary transfers in the January window.
Chelsea have suffered with injuries but remain third in the table.
Jules Kounde remains a big target for the world champs.
The Sevilla defender may be required to replace the expiring contracts of Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen.
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Adam Webster of Brighton could also be a stand in, should they lose defensive depth.
And there has been constant speculation over a move for West Ham’s Declan Rice.
The England midfielder grew up a Chelsea fan and wants to ‘stay close to home’.
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