One of Chelsea's main defensive targets Kalidou Koulibaly has been warned off accepting 'vile money' by Napoli president Aurelien De Laurentiis, who is trying to convince the centre-half that his future remains in Italy ahead of the summer transfer window opening.
The Blues are on the hunt for new defensive signings with at least four defenders in different positions set to depart, and with the full takeover now completed by Todd Boehly's consortium, plans are being put in place for the summer transfer window. Alongside the likes of Jules Kounde and Josko Gvardiol, another name reportedly on the wish-list is long-term target Koulibaly.
Napoli's No.26 has one year remaining on his current deal and it seems as though he's ready for a new challenge. Barcelona and Chelsea are reportedly both interested in the 30-year-old. However, Xavi's side are also in pole position to acquire three Chelsea defenders this summer in the form of Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso despite their current financial woes.
