Orphans of Rüdiger (Real Madrid) and Christensen (Barcelona) in defense, the Chelsea Blues are looking to strengthen themselves in this sector. Despite the arrival of Koulibaly from Naples, the London club would like two other reinforcements: Wesley Fofana and Denzel Dumfries.
It’s a delicate transfer window that the Chelsea club is going through this summer, even if Thomas Tuchel’s team has strengthened in attack with the arrival of Raheem Sterling, the London club has especially weakened in the defensive sector with the departures of Rüdiger and Christensen without cashing a single euro.
Jules Koundé was one of the targets of the Blues during this transfer window but despite an agreement with Sevilla FC, the French defender preferred to join FC Barcelona. Koulibaly has meanwhile joined the English workforce, but other reinforcements are expected.
According to information from the English media The Athletic to strengthen, the leaders of Chelsea thought of a Frenchman, Wesley Fofana (Leicester). Regular and efficient before his rupture of the cruciate ligaments, the former Stéphanois retains a high rating in the English championship. The Foxes would claim at least €95m for their defender, the Blues hope for their part to reduce the price by including players in the transaction.
The second target seems more affordable. Denzel Dumfries, after a good first season in Serie A (33 games, 5 goals and 4 assists) could already start again. Inter need cash to clean up their balance sheet and given the relationship between the two clubs, the deal could close quickly.
An arrival that would perhaps finally relieve the supporters of the Blues.
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