Chelsea’s hands are essentially tied behind their backs right now in terms of being allowed to conduct any transfer or contractual activity as a result of the fines and change of ownership.
Chelsea is expected to pursue defensive free agents this summer, with Matthias Ginter and James Tarkowski at the top of the list.
Real Madrid appear to be capitalizing on this scenario by trying to sign one of Chelsea’s targets, Aurelien Tchouameni, as well as making headway in enticing Blues defender Antonio Rudiger to join them as a free agency this summer.
In any case, this is according to AS.