Jules Kounde

Chelsea failed with a move for Jules Kounde last summer and Sevilla have admitted the defender is looking to leave the club again.

The Real Madrid new boy was Chelsea's best player last season, claims Paul Merson, and will take some replacing.

Rudiger's exit had been on the cards for months and has now been officially confirmed by both clubs.

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

Chelsea are targeting a move for Jules Kounde this summer, but a key caveat may affect their hopes of their overall £200million budget

Chelsea are expected to make a formal offer for Jules Kounde next week once the takeover is ratified.

Chelsea will have to replace Rudiger and Christensen this summer, and they reportedly have two top-class players in mind

Chelsea are planning a big summer transfer window after their takeover got the green light, while Everton are after a winger

Chelsea will need to put an attractive offer on the table if they are to beat a major European club to Kounde's signature

Chelsea look set to land Jules Kounde at the second attempt this summer as they plot a big summer of recruitment.

Chelsea have not lost sight of one of their main targets from La Liga, but their shortlist features up to three other names, it is claimed

"In June he wants to pack his bags, after three years of continuous growth."

The defender was reportedly left 'tremendously angry' that he failed to secure a move away last summer

A pair of Chelsea moves for Sevilla's Jules Kounde and Leeds Utd ace Raphinha have been thrown into doubt amid the club's looming sale.

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Thomas Tuchel has been eyeing him up for some time, but a rival could beat the Blues to the punch because of a transfer preference

A Chelsea target is reportedly willing to reject Barcelona and Real Madrid in favour of Thomas Tuchel's side

The Blues remain interested in a defender their coach has an existing relationship with, but two Premier League rivals are also now keen

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed a 'dream' Chelsea signing, plus a more realistic option for the Blues

After rejecting €50m for the defender last month, the La Liga outfit are bracing themselves to lose a Newcastle target in the summer

Chelsea will spend huge sums to land Tuchel's top two Chelsea targets, Arsenal want a Milan man, while Man Utd fancy a Luke Shaw upgrade

Chelsea are facing a mounting crisis at centre-half after a report revealed they have suffered a triple blow in the department.

Chelsea are plotting a huge summer spree on three major names, and Marina Granovskaia already has the club ahead of their transfer rivals.

The Blues could have a very busy summer in store, so may move to wrap up a piece of business before the next window opens

Chelsea are closing in on a deal for a star signing also being followed by Liverpool, while two La Liga clubs battle for a Tottenham man

Liverpool want to muscle in on a deal for a long-time Chelsea target, though both clubs could see their chances scuppered by Newcastle.

The Blues plan to spend big money on their next transfer arrivals - with three names who play for France very much on Tuchel's wishlist

Jurgen Klopp's men are willing to activate the release clause worth €90million (£75m) to sign the France centre-back.

Chelsea have settled on the 'outstanding candidate' to bolster their defensive ranks next summer, and a completed deal could aid their cause

Granovskaia wants three new signings for Chelsea in January, Ronaldo wants out at Man Utd, while there's big talk about Raphinha's future