Chelsea are close to signing long-term target Kalidou Koulibaly this summer, with the Napoli defender lined-up as the Blues' first defensive incoming of the transfer window.
Koulibaly has been one of Europe's most prominent defenders for nearly a decade, so it’s no surprise that Chelsea are trying to sign the Napoli defender to bolster their squad this summer. Having already lost Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen in the transfer window, the Blues have a list of players shortlisted, with Koulibaly at the top.
Since new American co-owner Todd Boehly arrived at Stamford Bridge, other defenders like Nathan Aké and Matthijs de Ligt have been on manager Thomas Tuchel's radar, but recent reports have placed Koulibaly ahead of both and the closest to a move to Stamford Bridge. It comes after Chelsea announced the signing of England international Raheem Sterling for some attacking prowess after letting Romelu Lukaku return to Inter Milan on a season-long loan.
