Todd Boehly is stepping up Chelsea's pursuit for Jules Kounde and Presnel Kimpembe, with Thomas Tuchel eager to replace Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer. The duo have been heavily linked with exits from their respective clubs and the Blues are ready to swoop in.
football.london understand that the west Londoners will submit respective bids for both Kounde and Kimpembe this week. It's also believed that Chelsea have already agreed personal terms with the Sevilla defender, with negotiations said to likely be smooth this time around following difficulties 12 months ago.
Meanwhile, with regard to the Paris Saint-Germain defender, he sees his contract at Les Parc des Princes expire in two-years, casting increasing doubt over his future in the French capital. Tuchel's great interest in the pair follows an exodus of defenders, with Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso also linked with moves away.
