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Chelsea are considering a move for Presnel Kimpembe as they continue to search for defensive reinforcements.
The Paris Saint-Germain academy product has made more than 200 appearances for his hometown club.
But Les Parisiens’ rumoured interest in a number of centre-backs this window means he is keen for a new challenge elsewhere.
Chelsea have lost Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers since the end of last season and are in the market for at least one centre-half.
Goal report that Kimpembe, 26, is one of a number of players they believe would strengthen their squad.
Manchester United have been linked previously but it is Atletico Madrid who may provide the biggest competition this time around.
Ex-Blues ace Nathan Ake is another name Chelsea have been linked with but the Manchester Evening News say Manchester City would only sell if they had a replacement lined up.
And while Juventus would be open to selling Matthijs de Ligt, the Telegraph say Chelsea have been told they will have to meet his £102million release clause.
The Mail also suggest that Timo Werner could be used as a makeweight in any deal for the 22-year-old Dutchman.
In other news
Ajax have rejected Arsenal’s £34m bid for Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez and are holding out for £43m for the 24-year-old, according to the Mail.
Reports in Italy suggest Juventus want Roberto Firmino in a swap deal that would see Adrien Rabiot move to Liverpool.
Tottenham’s talks with Middlesbrough over a move for Djed Spence have progressed and a £15m deal is close to being agreed, say Sky Sports.
