How much Cucurella will cost Chelsea and what’s next for Colwill

Apparently staff at Chelsea have now been privately informed that the sale of the club has gone through. Therefore, if true, we know the announcement shall occur at any time. How exciting. Prepare yourself for an amazing amount of mainstream media coverage of the ‘event’. Additionally, brace yourselves whilst Sky Sports cover the situation – if you have access – as they will have numerous guests on their shows to give wild and inaccurate views of how the transition could develop. Along with certain experts who are likely to shed light and insight on the takeover in a more believable fashion.

In addition, there was more breaking news on Friday afternoon regarding a Chels’ CEO departing Fulham Road. Guy Laurence has been running the outfit’s off-field operations for four years. It is reported that Mr Laurence shall step down when Todd Boehly is at last in charge; though, according to the story, the former is not leaving because of the new owner. Once again, the reliable Nizaar Kinsella of Goal informs readers that the executive decided to exit prior to the Boehly-Clearlake group transition. Presently, it is unknown who will be given the role in the short-term.

How much Marc Cucurella will cost Chelsea and what next for Levi Colwill

Of late, Pride of London called for the renewal or extensions of Reece James’s and Mason Mount’s contracts. To be honest, I assert that the two pieces of business are the most important tasks immediately at hand for the fresh leaders of the Blues.

And, unfortunately, completing the job as soon as possible has become imperative. This is due to rumours circulating that Manchester City have identified James as a replacement for Citizens rightback Kyle Walker. I must also admit that the current speculation did not shock or even surprise me: the Chelsea man is a world-class wingback, or fullback. Actually, he is even an outstanding right centreback.

Although, the 22-year-old clearly loves CFC. That is plainly obvious; he began with the West Londoners at the tender age of six years old. That means something – even in the modern world. Not to mention the fact that Chelsea challenging Man City for any trophy is feasible, if the suggested ambition of Boehly et al. is sincere. Read more on the interest via Daily Mail journalist Sami Mokbel.

With regards to fullbacks, Chels’ have supposedly taken a liking to Brighton & Hove Albion’s Marc Cucurella. Cucurella is a particularly advancing and exciting leftback, who can also feature further forward as a left midfielder. He is 23 years old and is a Spain international, which always peaks interest. If the Blues want the ex-Getafe man competing with, or an understudy to, Ben Chilwell, forking out at least £45millon to capture him is necessary.

Meanwhile, another defensive specialist who is being considered for the CFC back line in 2022/23, is Levi Colwill. At Huddersfield Town, Colwill’s work was highly-praised; so great was his impact that Arsenal & Leicester City are now said to be admirers. There are three options for the Blues: retain, sell or loan. RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol prospectively joining will affect this one.