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Thomas Tuchel ignites £34m Chelsea bidding war as secret Inter Milan transfer meeting revealed

Chelsea look set to orchestrate a bidding war for the signature of Kalidou Koulibaly, who faces an increasingly uncertain future at the club. The 31-year-old defender has been heavily linked with an exit this summer following his unimpressive performances last season.

Koulibaly, who sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire in 2026, featured 23 times for the Blues in the Premier League, keeping eight clean sheets. With Levi Colwill expected to play a key role under Mauricio Pochettino, alongside Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, competition will be high for the Senegal international.

While Koulibaly may not necessarily have a prosperous future at Chelsea, there's a handful of clubs across Europe who would certainly like to secure his signature. According to Sky Sports, Simone Inzaghi met with Inter Milan higher-ups to to discuss their plans for the summer transfer window.

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