Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Chelsea are willing to pay £8.5million a year for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
The Blues need a new centre-back following the loss of Antonio Rudiger. And Andreas Christensen, who are out of contract at the club. While the situation of Cesar Azpilicueta is still in uncertainty
Koulibaly has just one year left on his contract with Napoli. Previously, it was report that the News has rejected a new contract offer with the ufabet club. It is expect to move out of the team this summer.
According to the Russian media, Chelsea are ready to pay £8.5million a year (around £165,000 a week). To bring the 30-year-old centre-back to the nest. While the current receiver at Napoli is only 100,000 pounds per week.
However, the London club are still negotiating a fee with Napoli that is estimate to be around £34 million.
It remains to be seen as to who Chelsea will sign in the summer window. With at least two defenders needed to replace their outgoings.
Cesar Azpilicueta has also been link with a departure as the captain could be on his way to Barcelona. Making the defensive rebuild at Chelsea a priority this summer.
Levi Colwill and Ethan Ampadu could return from their loan spells. And be handed a chance to impress Tuchel in pre-season as the Blues look to compete. With Manchester City and Liverpool next season