It looks like Matthijs de Ligt could indeed be a Chelsea player sooner than predicted. Negotiations seem to have taken a positive turn since it was revealed that Juventus want €100 million for their centre-back. They are reportedly around £10 million apart in negotiations for de Ligt as Juventus are now willing to accept north of £70 million.
As much as Chelsea are in need of a new centre-back or two, is it worth blowing almost half off Todd Boehly’s £200 million transfer window budget? News around Chelsea’s long-term target Jules Kounde has gone quiet since his injury revelation earlier last month. The Frenchman needed surgery on his pelvis and since then Chelsea fans have been sceptical.
The Blues have managed to move on to de Ligt incredibly quickly with the 22-year-old handing Juventus an early transfer request. With his £102 million release clause, it seemed like a transfer would be near impossible.
