Could Presnal Kimpembe solve Chelsea's issues in the search for a new centre-back? There have been some mixed reviews on this, but it looks like Thomas Tuchel and Thiago Silva would be keen on a reunion with the Frenchman.
Chelsea's interest in french defenders has reached its peak. With the deal on Jules Kounde collapsing, there are still a number of spots to be filled within the Chelsea defence. The departure of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger, coupled with the predicted exits of Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, has left the Blues in quite a pickle. Fortunately, it looks like Kalidou Koulibaly could be the first defender through the door, with the Napoli defender due for a medical in London today before flying to LA.
I guess it would be criminal, not at least, to explore the possibility of Tuchel being reunited with Kimpembe, right? I wouldn't be against the idea. The defender is capable of replacing Thiago Silva and more than likely capable of creating a positive reputation around Stamford Bridge. Besides, the Blues have three centre-backs to replace.
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According to several reports, Kimpembe has joined Chelsea's wish list of defenders, with Matthijs de Ligt and Kounde talks slowing down. It's no surprise, as this would not be the first time that Chelsea had been linked with the Frenchman. Last year, L'Equipe reported that Kimpembe was willing to leave PSG for a new challenge. Chelsea was eyeing the opportunity, and with Tuchel in the mix, their reunion could soon become a reality.
The 26-year-old joined PSG as a ten-year-old and has been in good company since joining their first team permanently. He was following in the footsteps of Thiago Silva, who was partnered with the likes of Marquinhos. PSG have placed a £42 million fee on the French international, which, if negotiated, could be a complete steal. He has just two years left on his contract, and with major changes being made within PSG's hierarchy and management, he is ready to make a decisive decision.
Earlier last month, Kimpembe said he would meet with PSG's new management to establish the club's plans for him. His concerns were not met positively. However, he defended his comments ahead of France's Nations League match against Croatia.
"I said that I was reaching 27 years of age and that my next contract would be decisive," Kimpembe said at a press conference while on international duty with France.
"I want to be able to know what the project of the club will look like. I didn't say anything wrong.
"I joined the club when I was nine or ten years old. I think it's a legitimate question to ask my club about the future project and what role I am going to be given."
Chelsea fans are keen on finding a new centre-back who is just as effective as Thiago Silva. How about the man who managed to take Silva's spot at PSG in the first place? The Brazilian has reportedly contacted Kimpembe himself.
According to French journalist Olivier Bossard, Kimpembe has received 'a few text messages' from Silva to 'sell him' the project at Chelsea.
With Antonio Rudiger officially gone and Koulibaly almost through the door, signing Presnel Kimpembe would make perfect sense as Silva will be expected to leave next summer. The World Cup winner could be the missing piece that Chelsea is currently in need of. The Blues have found their Rudiger replacement, but having a trustworthy replacement for Thiago Silva would be a much more difficult task in the future if a decision is not made.
A player who understands Tuchel. Who knows what it means to play for a top club under immense pressure and a player who has already learned from our very own Thiago Silva. It would be criminal not to consider Kimpembe as an option.
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