Three of Chelsea’s summer transfer targets revealed by credible source

I wouldn’t say that Kounde offers anything like the goal threat of a Rudiger-type. Not to mention that a 5-foot-10-inch frame won’t translate to being a bully on set-pieces such as the man from Germany. Yet the former does have a physical presence, and is also an advancing defender who could cost up to £50million.

As you can see below from the in the know Kinsella’s tweet, the two other potential signings are Paris Saint-Germain’s Presnel Kimpembe and Jose Gimenez, who is currently playing for Atletico Madrid. Beginning with Kimpembe, who I would describe as more desirable than usual due to being a left-footed CB, as ‘Toni’ occupied the LCB area. His pedigree is undoubted as a World Cup winner with France.

While the Beaumont-sur-Oise-born man also has an array of other trophies attained with PSG. Fee-wise, transfermarkt values the 26-year-old at approximately £36m, at the time of writing. Tuchel was said to be an admirer and interested on behalf of CFC back in December 2021.

Gimenez is the third prominent man to talk about. The Uruguayan is tenacious, and makes well-timed challenges through patient vision, which are staples of any solid defence. Additionally, the 27-year-old is experienced, a great passer and can be deployed on both sides as a pacy CB. His value has been estimated as expensive as £63m; with a contract not expiring until 2025.

The extra prospective ‘chosen one’ to lead or be a part of the defensive line, as per Kinsella, is RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol. Chelsea fancied the 20-year-old after scouting him when he made his breakthrough at Dinamo Zagreb circa 2019/20. Furthermore, the writer claims Gvardiol is amongst the foremost Under-21s around. However, the Croatian might not be ‘the best fit’ for the Blues, as his arrival may block Colwill’s rise.