Chelsea “very close” to sign €40million powerhouse + personal terms agreed
According to reports, Chelsea and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly are nearing a transfer agreement.
The Senegal international is reportedly “extremely close” to signing a €40 million transfer deal to Stamford Bridge, according to journalist Fabrice Hawkins.
Following conversations between Chelsea and Koulibaly’s agency, Nathan Gissing reports that Thomas Tuchel preferred the Serie A center-back above Sevilla star Jules Kounde.
See the updates from these journalists on what might be a fantastic acquisition for Chelsea below.
Following the exits of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer, Chelsea fans will be hoping that something may become official soon. Stamford Bridge is in desperate need of a new defender.
The Blues had a poor season last year, failing to put up a serious title campaign and falling to Liverpool in both domestic cup finals.
However, Koulibaly is a top-notch defender who could turn around the fortunes of the west London powerhouse in the upcoming year.
Additionally, Fabrizio Romano recently asserted that CFC were planning to speak with Koulibaly’s agent and target the acquisition of Nathan Ake from Manchester City.
Chelsea are in contact with the agent of Kalidou Koulibaly and is seen as the alternative to Matthijs de Ligt.??
De Ligt was Tuchel’s main target, but they feel he will join Bayern.
Tuchel prefers Koulibaly over Koundé. #CFC
— Nathan Gissing (@Nathan_Gissing) July 12, 2022
Bayern are already preparing a new direct approach with Juventus for Matthijs de Ligt. Full agreement on personal terms, but €60m is not enough to convince Juventus. ?? #FCBayern
Chelsea are still working on Nathan Aké deal and in direct contact with Kalidou Koulibaly's agent. pic.twitter.com/1o7TYVMZjv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 12, 2022