Presnel Kimpembe want to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, but Chelsea are still interested in signing him this summer, according to sources.
The Blues have been attempting to find new options for their backline since the start of the transfer window in preparation for the upcoming season after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
Kalidou Koulibaly, who left Napoli last week after spending eight years with the Serie A team, has already been purchased by them.
However, Thomas Tuchel's team hasn't let up yet, and the club is eager to add more defenders before the transfer window closes.
With the defender having previously worked under Tuchel while the German was at PSG, Kimpembe has surfaced as one of their other goals for the summer.
Thomas Tuchel and Presnel Kimpembe previously collaborated at PSG. (Image)
Despite the acquisition of Koulibaly and the prospective addition of Jules Kounde, the Blues manager reportedly still wants them to sign the 26-year-old.
The Evening Standard reports that there is a possibility that the player would decide against moving to Chelsea.
Although PSG is eager to let him leave this summer, it is believed that the center defender is "quite settled" in Paris and at the team where he has played his whole senior career after graduating from their academy.
Even though he discussed a potential move with people like Thiago Silva and N'Golo Kante, his former teammate and fellow Frenchman, respectively, a move from the French to the English capital has halted.
Despite the possibility that Chelsea may lose out on a target as a result of this information, the World Champions are reportedly close to finalizing a deal to sign Kounde, who has been on their radar since last summer.
Presnel Kimpembe, a PSG defender, waves to the crowd before the FC Metz vs. Paris Saint-Germain match. (image)
Despite Barcelona's intense interest, they appear to be on the verge of signing the Sevilla center-back in a deal worth €50 million plus add-ons.
Kounde will finally complete his move to Stamford Bridge after failing to do so last summer thanks to recent negotiations that are nearing their conclusion.
After Koulibaly, who has since joined up with his new colleagues on their pre-season tour of the United States, he will be their second defensive acquisition of the window.
The Senegal international is not expected to play in their friendly match against Charlotte FC on Thursday AM (UK), as Chelsea looks to improve to 2-0 following their weekend success over Club America.
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