Chelsea “very close” to completing €40million transfer following talks

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a switch deal for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

Journalist Fabrice Hawkins claims the Senegal worldwide appears “very shut” to finishing a transfer to Stamford Bridge for a payment of round €40million.

This follows contact between Chelsea and Koulibaly’s agent, based on Nathan Gissing, with the Serie A centre-back rising as Thomas Tuchel’s desire over Sevilla star Jules Kounde.

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See under for these journalists’ updates on what might be an excellent signing for Chelsea…

??Kalidou Koulibaly est tout proche de signer à Chelsea !
L’worldwide sénégalais devrait s’engager pour 3 ans.
Coût de l’opération 40 tens of millions d’euros ! pic.twitter.com/mqMrlzx68D

— Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) July 12, 2022

Chelsea are involved with the agent of Kalidou Koulibaly and is seen as the choice to Matthijs de Ligt.??

De Ligt was Tuchel’s foremost goal, however they really feel he’ll be a part of Bayern.

Tuchel prefers Koulibaly over Koundé. #CFC

— Nathan Gissing (@Nathan_Gissing) July 12, 2022

Chelsea followers will hope one thing may be made official quickly, with a brand new defender badly wanted at Stamford Bridge following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer season.

The Blues have been disappointing final season, failing to mount a powerful title problem, and dropping each home cup finals to Liverpool.

Koulibaly is a world class defender, nonetheless, and will assist enhance the west London giants’ fortunes subsequent season.

Fabrizio Romano additionally lately claimed CFC have been set for talks with Koulibaly’s agent in addition to concentrating on the signing of Nathan Ake from Manchester Metropolis…

Bayern are already getting ready a brand new direct method with Juventus for Matthijs de Ligt. Full settlement on private phrases, however €60m shouldn’t be sufficient to persuade Juventus. ?? #FCBayern

Chelsea are nonetheless engaged on Nathan Aké deal and in direct contact with Kalidou Koulibaly’s agent. pic.twitter.com/1o7TYVMZjv

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 12, 2022