Chelsea have made a fresh offer to Juventus as they attempt to sign Matthijs de Ligt, with an improved player swap proposal being made.
With Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen having departed Stamford Bridge at the end of their contracts, defence is a position that Thomas Tuchel badly needs to strengthen. His options at the back are currently severely depleted, with the Blues still yet to make a signing following Todd Boehly's takeover.
But progress appears to be ramping up, with the Premier League season just over a month away. De Ligt has quickly become Tuchel's top target to boost his defensive options, despite a mixed three years in Serie A.
