Following Antonio Rudiger’s move to Real Madrid on a free transfer, Chelsea’s transfer this summer will most certainly be targeting a new centre-half first. suspect
There is no denying that the departure of the German international has left London’s top-flight squad a hole in the defensive line, with compatriot Thomas Tuchel looking for a successor at this point.
Not only is that not enough, besides Rudiger, Danish centre-half Andreas Christensen is also likely to leave Stamford Bridge following interest from Barcelona. It made Chelsea more trouble in the defensive game.
However, no matter how many defenders in the end, the Blues will lose Here are five centre-halves that the Premier League’s top clubs deserve to add to their defensive streak for next season.
1. Jules Kunde
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The France national team defender has long been rumored with Chelsea to move to the elite league after showing outstanding form in La Liga.
It is also reported that the Blues are close to signing the 23-year-old star following the loss of Rudiger, who spent five years with the team at the big ear champions.
Aside from Chelsea, Barcelona are also rumored to be with Gunde, which is not surprising given that he was named one of the strongest defenders in the league last season. past
not only having a perfect physical condition The Frenchman also has excellent technique which looks like it shouldn’t be a problem with adaptation if he comes to taste the real Premier League.
2. Yosco Guardiol
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RB Leipzig defender Guardiol is only 20 years old and made his name at the Bundesliga club last season after being sent to Dinamo Zagreb. loan
However, the Croatian national team showed delectable form for coach Dominico Tedesco’s team and was praised for his docile possession.
Not only that, but Guardiol also has a strong point in bringing the ball forward as well, resulting in news that has been watched by Tuchel as well.
In addition to Chelsea interested in signing him, Spurs are another London club also secretly targeting the Croatian trader, thus making the Blues inevitable to have competitors already.
However, any club that wants to acquire him will have to pay less than 67 million pounds (about 2,906 million baht) to be fulfilled.
3. Wesley Fofana
Although Fofana may not be as heavily linked with Chelsea as Kunde, at least one former Chelsea defender has pointed out that the Frenchman is well suited to move to seal a hole left by Rudiger.
The 21-year-old centre-half, of course, suffered an injury that forced him to be abandoned last season, where he made just seven Premier League appearances in the final two months.
But from seeing Leicester have a better performance after getting the far-flung defenders back to hold their place in the real team.
Then the Blues should bring Fofana to strengthen the army or not? Glen Johnson, a former Stamford Bridge footballer, thinks it should be.
“I think he’s great. He reminds me of Raphael Varane. He has speed. and have good control of the ball It’s also very strong,” said GJ.
“I think Fofana will be a good substitute for Rudiger at Chelsea, very soon he will be in the France senior squad because he is unbelievable, I like him a lot.”
4. Kalidou Koulibaly
At 30, Koulibaly could be Chelsea’s short-term solution to a replacement for Rudiger, but he could still offer the Blues a season of experience.
It is another one that is rumored to be moving to live in the elite city league for a long time. And this summer it could be even closer to real as the Senegal international centre-half is out of contract at Napoli at the end of next season.
Still, Stadio boss Luciano Spalletti has said he doesn’t think so.
“In my view Koulibaly is not for sale like last season I threatened to chain myself to a goal if he was sold.”
“He is a player who helps us a lot. He can raise the team. He can do whatever he wants. We want to have another important season. Therefore, he will not be completely sold off.”
5. Pao Torres
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The last time Chelsea signed a player with the Torres (Fernando) surname, it could have been a setback for both parties.
Even so, Pao could definitely make a difference even if the two played in different positions.
As a centre-half for the Spanish national team, the Villarreal star has made an excellent reputation in both La Liga and the Champions League. last season
For this reason, the 25-year-old star has become a favorite of many clubs after taking yellow submarine Dropped into the big ear cup playoffs from reading a great game. and can control the back panel reassuringly
There is no doubt that Manchester United will want to bring Torres to the team to solve the problem of defensive goals that conceded a contest last season.
But at the same time, do not forget that Chelsea are already without Rudiger, and if measured against the Red Devils, they have a huge advantage due to their cup quota. Champions League next season
Moreover, the value of Torres is listed in the main 40 million pounds (about 1,735 million baht), so the Blues in the era of Todd Boleigh, the new owner may be ready to fight. The players with Manchester United go an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
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