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Chelsea transfer news: Radio presenter predicts when Blues will announce first signing
CHELSEA will not make any new signings until it is clear who will be their manager next season.
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That is the opinion of talkSPORT presenter Georgie Bingham.
Chelsea are expected to appoint former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as their new head coach.
However, they are yet to relieve current boss Antonio Conte of his duties at Stamford Bridge.
Reports claim Chelsea have turned down a £50million offer from Barcelona for winger Willian in recent days.
I don’t think they will be buying anyone really until they know who the manager is
Bingham says a large reason behind the rejection would be because of Chelsea’s managerial situation.
And she thinks it would be the same when it comes to incomings.
“I’m not surprised if they’ve turned it down,” Bingham said.
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“The point is I don’t think they will be letting anyone leave before they know who the manager is.
“I don’t think they will be buying anyone really until they know who the manager is.
“This is the big danger for Chelsea, it feels like everything has stopped.”