Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has told his directors to press on with their transfer plans despite uncertainty over Antonio Conte's future.
The Mirror says that will include a big money move for Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri who is a long-standing £30million target.
Abramovich is determined to rebuild the squad despite uncertainty over Conte's future as he looks set to leave this summer.
He is being more hands on despite yet deciding on the next manager and who will take over from Conte.
Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri, Juventus manager Max Allegri and ex-Barcelona coach Luis Enrique are the leading candidates but they would inherit a squad in need of major surgery.
That is why Abramovich is getting moving now - even though the signings will be down to the club rather than a new manager.