Chelsea could still try to sign Presnel Kimpbembe this summer despite moves for Kalidou Koulibaly and Nathan Ake edging closer.
A defensive overhaul is required at Chelsea this summer following the departures of Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid and Andreas Christensen to Barcelona. Club captain Cesar Azplicueta's future at Stamford Bridge also remains uncertain amid interest from the Catalan giants. With that in mind, Thomas Tuchel has identified three ideal targets to strengthen at centre-half.
football.london understands that a deal for Koulibaly is now close, whilst reports have suggested that personal terms between club and player have now been agreed. Bayern Munich are now favourites to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus, which is likely to have accelerated Chelsea’s interest in the Senegalese star.
