Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Jules Kounde with the defender keen on a switch to Stamford Bridge, as per reports.
The Blues were hoping to add the Sevilla centre-half last term but eventually missed out on him. Now they have reignited their interest as Thomas Tuchel looks to begin his summer spending ahead of Todd Boehly's takeover in west London. A defensive exodus has increased Chelsea's need to bolster their options and they are set to act quickly.
Kounde himself is desperate to move to the Premier League, reports The Sun, and believes he would be first choice in the club's backline. That is due to the exits of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen - both of whom are out of contract. Sanctions placed upon the Blues prevented them from negotiating new deals with their players.
