Good morning Chelsea fans
Benjamin Pavard and Presnel Kimpembe are being judged as alternatives after Barcelona defeated the Blues by Jules Kunde.
Barca heralded the arrival of Kounde from Seville, except for a few formalities.
And it leaves Stamford Bridge boss Thomas Tuchel still looking for a new central defender to follow in Kalidou Koulibaly
Bayern Munich’s Pavard and another star from France, PSG ace Kimpembe, are leading the latest speculation.
Meanwhile, Cesar Azpilicueta is said to be still in talks with Barcelona over a possible transfer.
However, The Blues are reportedly hoping to prevent Azpilicueta or opposing fullback Marcos Alonso from moving to the Nou Camp.
It is rumored that Bayern Munich could join Chelsea and Manchester United in the pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
And Spanish media suggest Cristiano Ronaldo, the Red Devils rebel, was set on Stamford Bridge, only for Tuchel to block the move.
Finally, Chelsea are reportedly refusing to sell Armando Broja after rejecting West Ham’s £30million offer.