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Chelsea Set To Sign Inter Milan Starlet, Dumfries After ‘Moving On’ From £55m Kounde Transfer.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries as Sevilla defender Jules Kounde edges closer to joining Barcelona, according to reports.
The Blues had been leading the race for the highly-rated Frenchman before a dramatic swing of the pendulum, as Barcelona plotted yet another last-gasp hijack to shatter Chelsea’s transfer plans.
Barca have already stolen Raphinha from Chelsea’s clutches and now the very same prospect looks set to materialise with Kounde, who has agreed personal terms with the Catalan giants.
Chelsea had tabled a substantial £55m offer before Barcelona decided to make a late swoop for the 23-year-old and their offer is seemingly imminent.
The Blues have now got so frustrated with the situation, that they’re prepared to move on to other defensive targets for Thomas Tuchel.
According to The Evening Standard, Chelsea are now focusing their efforts on a move for Inter Milan’s Dumfries, who primarily plays at wing-back.
Inter already have a replacement through the door for Dumfries, who has also been tracked by Manchester United, in the form of Raoul Bellanova.
After the 4-0 defeat to Arsenal, Tuchel said he would like to sign a left-footed, centre-back that can slot in on the left side of his three-man defence.
“We are looking for guys who can play on the left side,” The German said.
“Toni [Rudiger] played on the left side and was not a left-footed guy, so maybe Kalidou [Koulibaly] can play there because he plays in a back-four on the left side, but let’s see what is possible.
“It is not only about bringing players in for numbers; we need numbers, we also need quality so we will make some decisions late, not only about players but also about systems. Ideally, we would have a left-footer.”
Pau Torres, Josko Gvardiol and Presnel Kimpembe are among the other options that could potentially fall under consideration.
Tuchel worked with Kimpembe during his time at PSG and the French champions are willing to entertain offers for the Frenchman, who previously played alongside Thiago Silva at the Parc des Princes.
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Torres is considered anailable for around £40m this summer by Villarreal, while RB Leipzig do not want to sell Gvardiol before the start 2022/23 campaign.
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