Chelsea owner Todd Boehly ‘to host huge dinner in London with executives from all 20 Premier League clubs’
CHELSEA co-owner Todd Boehley has reportedly invited executives from every Premier League club to a dinner he is hosting.
Representatives from every Prem club are expected in London today for the latest shareholder meeting.
Boehly's dinner is set to follow that gathering, though some are not able to attend the after party.
Despite that, Boehly's invitation has been well received as a gesture of good will, report .
Boehly has wasted no time when it comes to exerting his influence.
Long-term board members Bruce Buck and Maria Granovskaia have both left Chelsea - leaving the American in charge of transfer business.
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Petr Cech has also left his role as technical director in what has been a big summer of change on and off the pitch for the Blues.
Boehly intends to appoint a sporting director to handle transfer activity in place of Granovskaia, which should lighten Boehly's responsibilities.
Thomas Tuchel is concerned he does not have enough players to be ready for the opening day of the Prem season, with Chelsea making just two signings.
Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly have added quality to the squad but there are clear gaps in the squad - particularly in defence.
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Boehly has attempted to capture long-term target Jules Kounde and despite agreeing a £55million fee with Sevilla it appears the Frenchman could be heading to Barcelona.
The Spanish giants have already pinched Raphinha from under Chelsea's noses and could also steal captain Cesar Azpilicueta away from Stamford Bridge.