Chelsea in talks with PSG to sign Presnel Kimpembe as their second defender after Antonio Rudiger’s departure: Reports

Chelsea in talks with PSG to sign Presnel Kimpembe as their second defender after Antonio Rudiger’s departure: Reports

The Athletic has learned that Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are in negotiations over the transfer of Presnel Kimpembe. 

If their asking price is fulfilled, the French champs are rumored to be willing to approve the 26-year-sale. old’s That hasn’t occurred to date, but negotiations are still going on as Chelsea looks to sign a top candidate for the left center-back position.

Juventus is also interested in hiring the France player and has been in touch with PSG. Kimpembe has progressed through the ranks at PSG, appearing 151 times in Ligue 1 for the French team. 

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Presnel Kimpembe to Chelsea?

Raheem Sterling, a forward for Manchester City, teamed up with his new colleagues in Los Angeles, and Chelsea officially announced his arrival as their first summer acquisition. Boehly, an American owner, made Sterling his first acquisition in an effort to greatly support Thomas Tuchel this summer.

Given that the club is also interested in moving for Nathan Ake and Presnel Kimpembe, Kalidou Koulibaly appears destined to become Chelsea’s second summer acquisition. According to football.london, Chelsea and Napoli are close to agreeing on a £34 million deal that will see the Senegalese star sign a hefty long-term contract in west London.

The Blues and PSG are in negotiations for Kimpembe’s transfer. According to the report, should the proper offer be made, the French organization would be willing to sell the 26-year-old.

Following the exits of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, the Blues are eager to bolster their defensive options for the 2022–23 season. For Thomas Tuchel’s team, finding a left-sided center-back is a priority, and both Nathan Ake of Manchester City and Kimpembe match that description this summer.

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In place of veteran defender Sergio Ramos, Kimpembe has started every game for the Ligue 1 winners. As top target Matthijs de Ligt appears set to go with Bayern Munich this summer instead, Chelsea moved fast to seal a deal for Koulibaly. The Blues are now chasing a deal to add further talent to their defensive lines.

Levi Colwill, a highly talented player, is expected to depart on loan for the 2022–23 season if Kimpembe moves to Stamford Bridge this summer. Colwill is reportedly drawing a lot of attention from Premier League teams this summer, and Tuchel will decide on Colwill’s future during preseason.

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