Latest Update on Chelsea's Quest to Get a Sporting Director

The shadows of the just concluded transfer window has continued to be with Chelsea Football Club.

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Chelsea's to sign a new sporting director as the club look for a suitable replacement for Marina Granovskaia whose contract was terminated by Todd Boehly. It was earlier reported that the Blues have agreed on a deal with Salzburg's director, Christoph Freund but the Bundesliga club are not willing to let him join the Premier League club.

Transfer News expert, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Red Bull group are doing their best to keep Freund. However, Chelsea are set to open talks with other candidates as they might not get their target from Salzburg.

The head coach of the Blues, Graham Potter, will be a key part of whoever gets appointed for the position at the Stamford Bridge.