The Blues are looking to strike a deal for the Uruguay international, who has been at Atletico nine years, but is still only 27 years old

The 27-year-old has been linked with a Premier League move in the past, however, it now seems a deal could actually be completed this summer

A verbal agreement is in place on one deal, while Tuchel has a particular preference over the second.

Atletico Madrid have suffered an injury blow as they prepare to face Man City in the Champions League on Tuesday evening

Chelsea could meet Thomas Tuchel's demands for a new centre-half by signing a La Liga superstar Man City failed to sign.

All the noises are that Chelsea will spend big again this summer and an Atletico central defender is back on their wanted list

The Blues are likely to focus on one area of first-team development next summer, according to one top source

Pep Guardiola's hopes of getting a new central defender in soon continue to be met with frustration.

City are after one final defensive reinforcement, and one expert has the latest on how likely they are to sign one from Atletico Madrid

The defender endured mixed fortunes in 2019-20, but would represent a longer-term investment in comparison to Kalidou Koulibaly

Man City have turned their focus away from Kalidou Koulibaly, but could still have to pay €70m for their alternative

United are reported to have targeted deals for two of Spanish football's most acclaimed centre-halves

The player's agent has reportedly arrived in Manchester to unlock the negotiations, with Man City ready to raise their offer to Napoli

The Blues' defensive woes continued with five more goals shipped on Wednesday, with the club looking for reinforcements

Atletico Madrid have been boosted on the injury front ahead of the UCL clash with Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano next Tuesday.

A €60m-rated La Liga defender and Manchester United target has conclusively ruled out a move to Real Madrid.

Jose Maria Gimenez has officially renewed his contract with Atletico Madrid.

An Atletico Madrid star is reportedly ready to disappoint Manchester United and Juventus by signing a new contract in Spain.

Atletico Madrid star Jose Maria Gimenez has opened up about his future amid links with Manchester United and Inter Milan

Atletico Madrid may be willing to sell Juventus and Manchester United target Jose Maria Gimenez, according to a report.

Real Madrid are plotting a January spending spree with up to four players in their sights as they plot to give their season a lift.

Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly ready to test Atletico Madrid's desire to keep Jose Maria Gimenez.

Man Utd have been told they can sign Jose Gimenez this summer - with reports suggesting they could activate his Atletico Madrid exit clause.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing an Atletico Madrid centre-back in the summer.

Jose Mourinho is "hopeful" of solving Manchester United's centre-back problems with the signing of Atletico Madrid's Jose Gimenez.

Arsenal are favourites to sign a talented Atletico Madrid centre-half, with Manchester United also lurking, according to reports on Sunday.