£60Billion backed consortium to take over Chelsea and sign City star
According to latest reports, Todd Boehly’s consortium will take over at Stamford Bridge this summer – and immediately pinch Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City
Boehly is said to be worth £5billion, and his offer is backed by Clearlake Capital, who have assets worth over £60billion. And the prospective new owners want to make a massive impact in the summer transfer market.
It is no secret that Thomas Tuchel would like to delve into that transfer kitty and add a couple of attackers to the squad that will have the ability to find the back of the net on a weekly basis, and Mahrez is that type of player
He has netted 21 goals and provided seven assists in all competitions and is easily one of the most creative players in that Manchester City squad, and a player that Pep Guardiola really relies on.
However, his Man City contract expires at the end of the 2022/23 campaign which makes him susceptible to offers this summer, and reports understands there is a lack of progress in negotiating a new deal.
And City Xtra are now reporting that Chelsea have ‘studied the idea’ of signing him, But they will face stiff competition from Ligue 1 leaders PSG if they are to acquire his signature.