sport news Chelsea face a fight to recruit transfer guru and former Liverpool sporting ... trends now

sport news Chelsea face a fight to recruit transfer guru and former Liverpool sporting ... trends now
sport news Chelsea face a fight to recruit transfer guru and former Liverpool sporting ... trends now

sport news Chelsea face a fight to recruit transfer guru and former Liverpool sporting ... trends now

Chelsea face a fight to recruit transfer guru Michael Edwards, after he vowed to take a year-long break from football... but new Blues owner Todd Boehly is desperate to appoint the ex-Liverpool sporting director to spearhead the club's transfer business Chelsea have opened talks with Michael Edwards but must clear two hurdles  The Blues want Liverpool's former sporting director to accept a similar role But Edwards wants a year to recharge after leaving Jurgen Klopp's Reds side 

View
comments

Chelsea have opened talks with Michael Edwards but must clear two hurdles if they are to convince Liverpool's former sporting director to accept a similar role at Stamford Bridge.

Todd Boehly has been on the trail of Edwards since he left Anfield at the end of last season, as he searches for the best way to fill the void left by Marina Granovskaia's exit.

New co-owner Boehly has boldly shouldered the responsibility of leading Chelsea's hectic summer of transfer business, with head coach Thomas Tuchel also playing an active role.

Securing Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards (left) is a focus for Chelsea right now

Securing Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards (left) is a focus for Chelsea right now

New Blues owner Todd Boehly has been on his tail since he left Anfield at the end of last season

New Blues owner Todd Boehly has been on his tail since he left Anfield at the end of last season

They have completed the signings of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City for £47.5million and Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli for £34m and stand on the brink of a £50m deal for Marc Cucurella from Brighton, an eye-catching swoop for a left back wanted by Manchester City.

Other ambitious targets

read more from dailymail.....

PREV ‘Nothing to lose’: Titmus issues rivals an ominous Olympics warning mogaznewsen
NEXT Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano in action: Fight card, odds, date, opponents, start time, complete guide