Chelsea have managed to sign two stellar players in Kalidou Koulibaly and Raheem Sterling this summer, but still, there is a feeling of stagnation at the club. The Blues have failed in attempts to sign the likes of Raphina, Matthijs de Ligt and Nathan Ake, with Jules Kounde set to follow.
The French defender has been a Chelsea target for more than a year, with the club even having an agreement for personal terms for the 23-year-old. However, after once again being confident of landing Kounde, it appears Barcelona are in a position to make a proposal for the Sevilla star, and Chelsea may be willing to move on to other targets.
Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries may be next on the list in a move that would signal a move for a wing-back comes next rather than a central defender. Whether that means the club are just in a stronger position to instigate negotiations for the Inter Milan star, given the relationship built in arranging Romelu Lukaku's loan while assessing other options at centre-back, or it is a case of Plan B remains to be seen.
