Thomas Tuchel has been handed a major boost towards securing the signing of Matthijs de Ligt this summer. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with the west Londoners eager to replace the departing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
According to Italian newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport, via Football Italia, the west Londoners are leading the race to sign the centre-half. The report adds that De Ligt, who currently sees his deal with the Old Lady expire in 2024, has also courted the interest of Liverpool and Manchester United.
However, the Netherlands international is said to have entered talks with the Juventus over a new deal. And while it may come as an initial blow, reports from Italy have clarified that, should he pen a new contract in Turin, the current €120million (£103m) release clause would be lowered.
