Chelsea is reportedly interested in signing Sevilla's Jules Kounde once more.
According to ABC Sevilla, the Blues have re-prioritized the Frenchman and are eager to complete the transfer as soon as possible.
Stamford Bridge's interest in Kounde has been widely publicized for over a year, with the club nearly missing out last summer.
Despite that gaffe, the club was expected to be back in the hunt for the defender when the transfer window opened at the beginning of June, with reports claiming that they were willing to pay his £78m release clause.
However, things came to a halt when Barcelona emerged with the possibility of hijacking the sale, potentially dealing a severe blow to the new ownership.
The club appeared to be looking for other options in the market, with rumours of interest in Matthijs de Ligt and Nathan Ake circulating, with sources claiming the Dutch pair would be the manager's preferred centre-back pairing.
Despite the fact that news had been scarce for a few days, ABC, a local Sevilla newspaper, claims that the Blues have made a remarkable return to the front of the queue in the last few hours.
Chelsea, according to the source, are eager to close the deal as soon as possible, with Todd Boehly reportedly operating with merciless efficiency since taking over.
Chelsea fans will be encouraged by this news, as the club's quick work to secure a deal with Leeds United for Raphinha shows that the American owner can close deals with other clubs.
Thomas Tuchel was said to be eager to ease the France international into Premier League football by moving Reece James to centre-back so that Kounde could play right-wing-back.
With confidence being so important for any player trying to live up to a big-money contract, the German's decision to ease him in could prove to be a masterstroke.
Chelsea could offer £50 million plus Emerson for Lazio's star.
Chelsea are planning a summer move for Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport via Sport Witness.
However, the Blues could make a €50 million bid for Emerson Palmieri, who is highly regarded by Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri. However, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is considering including a player in the deal, but the possibility of Jorginho leaving is unlikely given his high wages.
The Blues are the latest club to express an interest in the 27-year-old midfielder, who has previously turned down offers from Arsenal and Newcastle United.
The Serbian international desires to play in the UEFA Champions League, which the Blues can provide. But his dream club is Real Madrid, who are well-stocked in midfield after signing Edouardo Camavinga last year and recently signing Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco during the summer transfer window.
Igli Tare, Lazio's football director, may return to London soon to discuss Milinkovic-Savic. During his first visit, he apparently discussed the player with the Pensioners. Tare, on the other hand, has been in London since Tuesday evening, sparking Milinkovic-interest Savic's in the west London side.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to Chelsea, in my opinion.
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