Chelsea are reportedly planning a summer move for Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar after deciding that Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt is too expensive at £102 million.
The Blues will require new defensive signings this summer as both Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen become free agents, and the ageing Thiago Silva will undoubtedly be unable to play as frequently next season.
De Ligt could have been a fine signing for Chelsea, but the Netherlands international is deemed too expensive at £102m, leading the west London giants to focus on Skriniar instead, according to the Daily Mail.
A number of other defenders have been linked with Chelsea, with Fabrizio Romano tweeting that Kalidou Koulibaly, Jules Kounde, and Nathan Ake are all Kalidou Koulibaly, adding another name to Chelsea's list as they continue to look for two centre backs. His contract with Napoli expires in 2023.
It's been reported that Koulibaly is being discussed alongside de Ligt, Aké, and Koundé. Raphinha comes first, followed by the center backs.
Chelsea adds another name to their four-man wish list after completing the Raphinha transfer.
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Chelsea supporters would undoubtedly be pleased.
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Manchester United and Stuttgart are in advanced talks about signing Croatian defender Borna Sosa this summer.
According to multiple reports in London, the Blues are interested in signing the highly rated wingback this summer.
Chelsea considered it after Chilwell was injured in January, but the club decided against a mid-season transfer.
The Croatian defender's current contract includes a release clause that allows him to leave Stuttgart this summer for a fee in the region of 25 million euros.
The Blues could face competition from Bayern Munich and Manchester United in their pursuit of the defender.
Chelsea, the West London club that has begun talks with his representatives, has yet to submit a bid to Stuttgart.
Chelsea, the English Premier League champions, have reportedly offered him a weekly salary of 138,000 euros in order to entice him to join them.
Bundesliga club from Germany Bayern Munich finished 15th thanks to the versatility of left-back Borna Sosa.
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