Benoit Badiashile was not Chelsea's first-choice defensive signing, TEAMtalk has been told, while a lot of work is going into a second prospective move
The central defender, who has signed for a reported fee of around £35million, has been a regular in Ligue 1 for the past five seasons but now moves to England
Tottenham are mulling a move for a central defender Chelsea recently overlooked, while a Sky Sports reporter has added weight to the claims a Barcelona forward could move to north London
A medical is all that remains after Chelsea reached agreements over both the transfer fee and personal terms with the Ligue 1 ace, and his arrival could spell trouble for an unfancied summer recruit
Personal terms are "in place" and the defender "wants" to join Chelsea - Fabrizio Romano thinks he could be saying "here we go" very soon
All three teams are looking for defensive reinforcements in January and the 21-year-old centre-back could represent an excellent investment for the future
Graham Potter is unconvinced by Chelsea's newest centre-back Kalibou Koulibaly and is already looking to sign a 21-year-old replacement from Ligue 1
A second source has talked up the possibility of an experienced player leaving Chelsea, as he 'doesn't convince' Graham Potter
There is one specific type of player Chelsea want to recruit in 2023 - and they could have three or four ways of doing so
Manchester United and Chelsea have fresh eyes on a rising France star, while a former Liverpool man rejects a move to Everton - all the latest Euro Paper Talk
Juventus are willing to do a swap deal with Liverpool for Adrien Rabiot but only if one Reds star heads in the opposite direction, while Man Utd are chasing a centre-back.
Man Utd have seen one huge bid accepted and want a Monaco man in next, Barca may turn to Chelsea with Raphinha hopes fading, while Arsenal are nearing a PSV star
The young defender seems in demand and has made it clear where he would love to play in the future.
Eddie Howe missed out on a number of top targets in the January window but is hoping to have more luck in the summer
As part of their search for defensive reinforcements the Red Devils are revisiting a familiar face with a bidding war on the cards
The Magpies and the Hammers have been in touch with Monaco and the player's entourage and 'could make an offer' soon.
He has three suitors in the Premier League, but West Ham appear to be the ones with the greatest need and are making their moves
Wolves have made contact with Monaco over a potential transfer for a former Man Utd target, though a deal could be done in the summer
Antonio Conte is looking to beat Juventus to the signing of a towering French centre-back, claims a report.
The defender appears delighted with his choice to stay at Monaco in the wake of a big-money transfer approach from Solskjaer's side
The French club previously rejected a sizeable bid from the Red Devils for the 19-year-old and are determined to keep him.
United have seen their opening gambit fall short - but have been told a deal is not out the question if their interest is serious.
United's reported plans to offload up to three defenders this summer has seen them strongly linked with a move for a Monaco centre-half.
Chelsea will aim to strike a deal for a France under-19 international upon the completion of their transfer ban, claims a report.
Manchester United have lined up a Monaco defender in case they are unable to sign Harry Maguire, according to reports in France
Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly battling a number of clubs to sign a Monaco starlet