Tuchel eyes £44m double Chelsea raid as Bayern summer transfer priority revealed

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel looks set to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Bayern Munich boss and he's already said to be eyeing two Blues stars ahead of the summer transfer window

Bayern Munich look set to solve two of Todd Boehly's biggest headaches this summer, with Thomas Tuchel rumoured to be replacing Julian Nagelsmann. The former Chelsea boss looks set to be appointed as the Bavarians' new head coach, in what will be his first job back in management since he was sacked at Stamford Bridge earlier last year.

According to various reports from across Europe, Tuchel will sign a two-and-a-half year contract with Bayern. And the Bundesliga champions appear to have wasted no time in showing the 49-year-old that they will back him in the transfer market.

Calciomercato state that Bayern are ready to launch moves to sign Edouard Mendy and Mateo Kovacic, who are valued at a combined £43.9million. The Blues goalkeeper faces an increasingly uncertain future under Graham Potter as it is, with contract renewal talks stalling and Kepa Arrizabalaga preferred between the sticks.

Talk of an extension quietened down until December when The Sun claimed Mendy turned his nose up at a six-year deal. The report stated that the shot-stopper felt as if the west London outfit didn't show him enough 'respect' with their offer.

It was said that higher-ups at Chelsea proceeded to withdraw their proposal. As it stands, talk of a new deal has quietened down again and Mendy will leave for free in June 2025.

With regard to Kovacic, the midfielder has played a huge role in the Blues' success since joining nearly four years ago. He currently sees his contract with the club expire at the end of next season which, naturally, casts doubt over his future.

"He’s a fantastic guy, I really like him. He is determined, has character, courage, and is prepared to take the ball in tight situations. What he’s achieved in his career with his national team and here at Chelsea, he is an important player for us."