Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and owner Todd Boehly are still hoping to strengthen their squad in an attempt to transform their side into serious title contenders next campaign....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Having signed Raheem Sterling and Kolidou Koulibaly, the Blues are now confident of landing another centreback as a potential partner for the Senegalese centreback.
However according to the Sun Football, Chelsea forgotten man Timoue Bakayoko has agreed a deal to join UEFA champions league rivals Mersaille having joined Chelsea in 2017 as Nemanja Matic’s replacement.
Reports suggest that Bakayoko will join Mersaille after a breakthrough in agreement between both parties.
The same report has as well revealed that the Stamford Bridge heavyweights have made an offer of £40m to sign PSG’s star Presnel Kimbepe who’s being considered as an ideal target to provide a solid backline alongside Koulibaly.
Kimpembe is Tuchel’s main priority after the two deals having worked with in League 1 and therefore a perfect fit for Chelsea’s defensive crisis.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are monitoring Jules Kounde’s situation with an option of hijacking the deal from Barcelona being considered.
