Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas believes that Jules Kounde could be the perfect fit at Chelsea and could thrive under the stewardship of Thiago Silva in the Blues backline.
Thomas Tuchel desperately needs defensive additions to his squad following the departure of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer, with Cesar Azpilicueta's future also in doubt due to interest from Barcelona. Kounde is one of a number of names on Chelsea's shortlist along with Nathan Ake and Matthijs de Ligt.
While the Blues are believed to have long held an agreement over personal terms with Kounde, news over a potential transfer has quietened since Todd Boehly became Chelsea's sporting director and Marina Granovskaia departed her role. Talks are advanced for Nathan Ake, however, as the Blues look to make their first transfers in time for them to take part in the pre-season tour of the USA.
