CHELSEA is looking for a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Presnel Kimpembe, according to reports.
blues boss Thomas Tuchel is eager to bolster its defense this summer after the departure of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudigerwho left the club to go to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.
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The club is already close to finalizing deal for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibalywho is expected to sign a three-year contract in the coming days.
Nathan Ake is ready to join too in a sensational return to Stamford Bridge, five years after leaving for Bournemouth.
The Dutchman has already agreed personal conditions, but Chelsea have yet to make a deal with Manchester City for the £45 million valued centre-back.
And now Tuchel has added another defender to his transfer wish list.
According to The Telegraphthe Chelsea boss would like to sign Kimpembe after two seasons working alongside him at PSG.
The 26-year-old Frenchman has made 220 appearances for the Parisians since making his senior debut in 2014.
During that time, he also helped the club to six Ligue 1 titles.
He is regularly used as a centre-back but can also play as a left-back meaning he could fit into the squad alongside Koulibaly and Ake, even if Tuchel decides to switch to a back-four.
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But he only recently became a top target for Chelsea chiefs.
Matthijs de Ligt was the club’s main target, but Bayern Munich are now closer to finalizing a deal.
Chelsea also risk losing the club captain Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonsowhich increases the importance of signing defensive reinforcements this summer.
Both players have one year left on their current contracts.
Barcelona They are said to be considering a dive, but they will have to meet the Blues’ asking price before approaching the duo directly.