Chelsea are preparing a contingency plan in the event that Bayern Munich hijack a deal for Matthijs de Ligt, with Thomas Tuchel eager to sign at least two defenders this summer. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge and, while there is still progress to be made by all parties, a departure from Turin looks imminent.
football.london understand that the west Londoners have held talks with Juventus regarding the defender's future but the Blues are yet to table a bid. Bayern have since entered the frame to sign the defender and, according to SPORT1, De Ligt has verbally agreed to join the Bundesliga champions.
The report adds that a deal between Juventus and Bayern will only fall through if a fee can not be agreed, with personal terms not believed to be an issue. With Todd Boehly aware of competition from the German giants, Chelsea have begun to monitor Dayot Upamecano's situation, according to the Evening Standard.
