Prospective Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly desires to make signing Reece James and Mason Mount on long-term deals his top priority once he assumes control of the club.
Boehly is alleged to be concerned with a few of the Chelsea player’s contract situations with various key stars having only a number of years left. Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger are already set to depart on free transfers at the tip of the season. Spanish defender Marcos Alonso has also told the club he wants to affix Barcelona while long-serving captain Cesar Azpilicueta is predicted to follow suit.
Subsequently, the American has made tieing down England internationals Mount and James a top priority, in line with Goal. Each have been linked with moves away from the club with the latter attracting interest from Real Madrid in recent weeks.
The academy graduates have been two of Chelsea’s key players this season with Mount contributing 12 goals and 15 assists and James registering an extra six goals and 7 assists despite suffering an injury-hit second half of the season.
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“As well as, the proposed recent owners will commit £1.75bn in further investment for the advantage of the Club. This includes investments in Stamford Bridge, the Academy, the Women’s Team and Kingsmeadow and continued funding for the Chelsea Foundation.
“The sale is predicted to finish in late May subject to all obligatory regulatory approvals. More details will probably be provided at the moment.”
The brand new owner was at Stamford Bridge to see his recent side blow a 2-0 lead to attract with Wolves. The businessman was seen along with his head in his hands after Wanderers captain Connor Coady equalised with the last kick of the sport to increase the Blues’ winless run to a few games.
