After reaching a personal agreement with Chelsea, winger Raheem Sterling will be the club’s first signing after joining from Manchester City......READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Although they have been linked to several high-profile players, the former European champions have yet to make a single acquisition so far this summer.
Raheem Sterling, a longtime favorite of Thomas Tuchel’s, is expected to finally find his scoring touch in the upcoming season. The Blues need to add depth to their roster in order to contend for the league title next year.
The German manager must replace several key players who have departed the club this summer.
However, Bayern Munich, a powerhouse in Germany’s Bundesliga, has shown interest in center back Matthijs de Ligt of Juventus. The Bavarians are contending with other teams for the services of a highly sought after defender this summer.
Bayern director Oliver Kahn said, “We are delighted with the quality of football the central defense plays, but we can enhance him in terms of leadership skills.”
Given the departures of two important central defenders this summer, the Dutchman has been one of Thomas Tuchel’s top objectives.
The 22-year-old defender is a huge upgrade for Chelsea, who have struggled to find a worthy partner for Thiago Silva despite his stellar play the past two seasons.
