Chelsea have finally started to replenish their backline following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen. The addition of Kalidou Koulibaly on a four-year deal for £33.8 million is certainly a significant step for Thomas Tuchel's rebuild.
The replenishment of Chelsea's defence may not end there, with as many as three centre backs tipped to arrive at Stamford Bridge by the end of August. The likes of Matthijs de Ligt and Nathan Ake have been on the Blues' shortlist but seem unlikely to arrive in west London, but Presnel Kimpembe and Jules Kounde could still be on the cards.
The former has already worked with Tuchel during the German coach's time at Stamford Bridge, and has acknowledged this is a pivotal summer in his career. The French side's boss, Christophe Galtier has even admitted that he does not know what will happen next for the 27-year-old, who CIES value at £34 million.
