Chelsea 'in talks' over four players to add to Raheem Sterling and Nathan Ake signings
Premier League transfer update Chelsea are closing in on the signings of Raheem Sterling and Nathan Ake from Manchester City but they are not the only names on the radar of new co-owner Todd Boehly. The Blues have endured a patient start to the new regime but their summer transfer window could be about to explode into life to the delight of Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea are in talks over four more signings including Kalidou Koulibaly (Image: GETTY) Chelsea are confident of sealing deals for Sterling and Ake within the next week but in the background, there are several other plates spinning. According to The Telegraph, Chelsea are also in negotiations to sign Matthijs de Ligt, Presnel Kimpembe, Jules Kounde and Kalidou Koulibaly. The four defenders are all part of the club's thinking in their pursuit of two new centre-backs to replace Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger. Ake is expected to seal his return to west London but the second arrival could be anyone from the list of four targets. READ MORE: Chelsea to submit mega £43m Matheus Nunes transfer offer in 'next few hours' Chelsea are also tracking Thomas Tuchel's former player Presnel Kimpembe (Image: GETTY) Matthijs de Ligt remains Tuchel's preferred priority target but talks with Juventus have failed to escalate in the past few. Instead, Bayern Munich are looking to pounce and beat Chelsea to a deal for the Dutch defender, who is expected to leave Turin this summer. Chelsea reportedly offered Timo Werner to the Bianconeri as part of a deal but Juventus prefer straight cash - hence negotiations with Bayern. Tuchel has always wanted to bring Kounde to Stamford Bridge but striking a deal with Sevilla has proven difficult. DON'T MISSChelsea 'receive response' from Juventus after 'offering two players' for Matthijs de LigtChelsea target Matthijs de Ligt picks between Premier League and Bayern Munich transferChelsea to submit mega £43m Matheus Nunes transfer offer in 'next few hours' The La Liga outfit are now demanding up to £60m for the Frenchman with Barcelona also keen on the 23-year-old. Back in August 2021, Chelsea made a £42.5m offer for Kounde that was rebuffed by the Andalusians and so far, they've struggled to twist Sevilla's arm. Koulibaly is a name that has been floated out by his agent as he seeks to explore a new challenge away from Napoli. Barcelona and Juventus are among the clubs to have been linked with the Senegal international. The colossal defender is out of contract in the summer of 2023, which means he could be available on the cheap. Meanwhile, Kimpembe has two years left on his contract at PSG but the French club are open to a sale. Juventus are among the clubs to have also been linked with the France international, who is a genuine option for Chelsea. Tuchel is a big fan of the 26-year-old from their time together in France and a reunion could now be explored.
Chelsea transfer plan to backfire as £60m target becomes frustrated as Nathan Ake talks progress
© Photo by John Berry/Getty Images Jules Kounde is growing frustrated at the lack of progress with his year long transfer saga to Chelsea. It has been a frustrating summer for all involved at Stamford Bridge so far, with so much on the to-do list of Todd Boehly and Thomas Tuchel, no tangible progress has been made. Although deals for Raheem Sterling and Nathan Ake are edging closer, Chelsea have still got a lot of work to do if they are to repair the void left by departing senior players. Tuchel and his squad depart for their preseason tour of America on Saturday, July 9, and there are still plenty of unknown futures in the squad. With Champions League-winning defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen both leaving the club for free, and Boehly orchestrating a complex meeting with Barcelona to sanction the transfers of Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, alongside pulling strings to convince Raphina and Ousmane Dembele that London is a better destination than Catalonia, there is almost too much to keep track of.