express sport understands that a meeting of Premier League clubs last week discussed the possibility of relaxing certain rules, including which teams can sign U18 players from EU countries. They have been unable to do so since the end of free movement to and from the UK, meaning Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool have all missed out on some of Europe’s best young stars.
Tuchel has been linked with Gareth Southgate’s successor as England manager. It is likely that he will have an application for a new visa approved in that scenario, since he would return to the country to take a job.
Chelsea replaced Tuchel with Graham Potter in September after co-owner Todd Boehly decided there was a big difference of opinion between the German and the club’s hierarchy.
Potter started well but his team have been through a poor period of form ahead of the World Cup, failing to win in five Premier League games leading up to the tournament. A 1-0 defeat against Newcastle at the weekend was the Blues’ third successive defeat.
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