Chelsea have landed two transfers already this summer in the form of Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly but it's clear that Thomas Tuchel is still hoping for more. The centre of defence has been a clear area of the Blues' squad the German coach has wanted to strengthen following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
The club have already struggled in their attempts to sign Matthijs de Ligt, Raphinha and Nathan Ake, with the possibility that Jules Kounde could be added to their ranks if Barcelona are successful in landing the defender. football.london understands that Presnel Kimpembe, Wesley Fofana, Josko Gvardiol and Milan Skriniar are among the players Chelsea retain an interest in.
The Blues hoped to bring three central defenders into Stamford Bridge to bolster their ranks but given the profile and status of the targets, it will be no easy task to complete. football.london takes a look at their currents situations.
