10 transfer targets Chelsea may no longer be able to buy this summer after sanction hit

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Chelsea may well have had their summer transfer plans scuppered by new UK government sanctions on Roman Abramovich.The Blues have been hit hard after their owner had his assets frozen in a crackdown on seven Russian oligarchs.As well as Abramovich not being able to sell the club, they will not be able to make merchandise revenue, sell tickets or hand out new contracts.And perhaps most heartbreaking for fans is that they have been banned from signing new players.The sanctions are in place until May 31, 2022 - and it remains unclear what will happen after that date.Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea were due to splash the cash once the window opens - but here are 10 transfer targets they may no longer be able to buy ahead of next season.Having been heavily pursued last summer, Kounde was set to be the Stamford Bridge hierarchy's first order of business this summer.They were already reportedly working on a deal to sign the Sevilla defender, who now looks likely to stay in La Liga.Chelsea fans - which one hurts the most?

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