Todd Boehly will attempt to shake up Chelsea's summer transfer business through a series of US-style player trade deals, it is understood.
Chelsea’s new supremo has already put the wheels in motion on a major administrative overhaul at Stamford Bridge, acting as interim sporting director this summer.
And Chelsea’s new co-controlling owner and chairman will explore a number of player swaps to freshen up the Blues squad.
Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech are among those who can leave west London this summer, it is understood.
Chelsea have been encouraged by Juventus towards a move for long-term defensive target Matthijs De Ligt, and Germany forward Werner could be offered in a part exchange deal.
Werner has failed to hit his Bundesliga heights at Chelsea but still remains a squad and fan favourite due to his hard-working attitude and upbeat demeanour.
Chelsea are thought to be willing to let the 26-year-old depart this summer however, provided a deal can be struck to suit all parties.
Juventus would demand up to €100m in a straight cash sale for De Ligt, but Chelsea would not entertain such a high fee.
Ziyech could be another to be included in a potential swap deal, but AC Milan are understood to have revived their previous interest in the Morocco winger.
The former Ajax star has struggled to impose himself on Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea, having been among those players Frank Lampard had wanted to build his attacking set-up around.
Chelsea’s new chiefs Boehly and Clearlake Capital have wasted no time in refreshing the Blues’ off-field structure.
The 48-year-old Boehly has taken the short-term helm as sporting director, and that means he will oversee all transfer negotiations.
Boehly has also replaced Bruce Buck as Chelsea chairman, with director Marina Granovskaia having departed Stamford Bridge too.
Meanwhile, Mike Riley will step down as English referees chief at the end of the coming season.
Riley has been managing director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) for 13 years, but will bring his tenure to a close at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.
"I am proud of the contribution our match officials have made to the professional game and have enjoyed working with a such a dedicated, professional and high-quality group at all of the levels that PGMOL manages," said Riley.
"As the Elite Referee Development Plan begins to take shape, now is the right time to plan for the future and allow the new leadership team to build on the strong foundations that we have in place.
"I look forward to working with the new team over the next season and giving them my support before I step down."
