A marquee sign is essential for any owner. Given the departure of Marina Granovskaia, Todd Boehly has a multitude of possibilities to leave his mark.
Now is the height of the Todd Boehly era. Now that the old structure has been replaced, Chelsea's chairman and director have resigned. At the conclusion of the transfer window, Marina Granovskaia will leave the team permanently, while Bruce Buck has resigned to take on the role of a senior advisor. Particularly in the field of football, Granovskaia has been a major player. Her tenacious negotiating abilities and financial acumen have contributed to the Blues' success.
For Boehly and Clearlake Capital, it is a significant message. Removing two members who have held positions of authority since 2003 means that the other members will be capable of filling the vacancy.
While the immediate replacement for them may be of interest to some. What advantages come from losing Granovskaia, many fans are curious. Just as Virgin Van Dijk, Allison, and Declan Rice have come back to haunt the Blues, she has recently objected to high-profile additions. Who will be Boehly's headline signing to persuade the supporters that real change is about to occur?
In a different world, Rice is already a Chelsea player, and Thomas Tuchel has a perfectly balanced midfield. In reality, Chelsea and Tuchel are still interested in signing the England international, who just seems to be getting better every year that passes. His £100 million valuation is seen as a deterrent, but if Boehly is ready to make his mark, this could be the marquee signing to do so.
Neymar Jr.
Paris St Germain and Neymar have had a widely publicised relationship. In 2019, the Brazilian was open about his decision to leave the Parisians for a return to Barcelona, but things didn't quite work out. He remains a PSG player but for how long? The 30-year-old shared a good relationship with Thomas Tuchel during their time together as coach and player.
Because of his friendship with Tuchel, Chelsea may be exploring a bid for Neymar, according to Mirror columnist Darren Lewis. PSG might agree to the transfer for the appropriate fee. Having signed a new deal last year, the likelihood of the Brazilian leaving anytime soon is small. Quite frankly, it would be a horrible decision from PSG themselves.
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