Kounde: The Best 4 Defenders Alternatives Chelsea Could Still Sign This Season

Jules Kounde appears destined for Barcelona, but there are still plenty of other potential acquisitions available as Thomas Tuchel attempts to bolster the Blues’ defense this summer.

Following the departures of senior defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen

The Premier League team appeared likely to sign Kounde as well. The team has already acquired Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli.

However, it appears like Barcelona has prevailed in the fight to recruit the Sevilla defender, and Tuchel has suffered a further setback

As a result of PSG center-back Presnel Kimpembe’s alleged decision to remain in Ligue 1 rather than move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea is scrambling to bolster their defense ahead of their opening Premier League match against Everton on August 6 after attempts to buy Nathan Ake from Manchester City fell through.

Chelsea, despite their difficulties in acquiring players this summer, continue to be a desirable prospect for the top players in Europe

They are willing to spend lavishly as they pursue a first league championship since 2017.

Before the summer transfer market shuts, Tuchel needs to focus on acquiring one of the top four defenders on our list.

Torres Pau

Chelsea has apparently entered the fight to sign the Spain international, despite Torres’ frequent links to Manchester City in recent weeks.

During Villarreal’s surprising run to the Champions League semifinals last season, the 25-year-old attracted everyone’s attention.

Receiving praise for his excellent game reading skills and back-to-back distribution. The player’s asking price of £50 million is £10 million less than his release clause.

It will be intriguing to see who Premier League goliath Torres would choose if Villarreal were open to selling their asset.

Skriniar Milan

As Internazionale seeks to balance their budget, Skriniar has been linked with a move to Chelsea recently.

However, the Blues may be outbid by one of Europe’s power house clubs for the Slovakian international.

Sport Italia reports that Inter representatives are meeting with PSG in the English city to discuss a transfer for the defender.

It might be a major setback for Tuchel, who appears determined to bolster his squad with a second central defender while the transfer window is still open.

Skriniar is a skilled passer of the ball who is at ease playing in a back three and is seen as one of Inter’s strongest assets should negotiations with PSG fail.

Josko Gvardiol

Gvardiol is the most recent Leipzig asset to catch the eye of Europe’s elite teams, thus Chelsea and Tuchel would be making a huge statement by signing him.

Tuchel will likely be drawn to the 20-year-old defender’s poise in possession and his ability to carry the ball from the back, all of which make him a very modern defender.

Tottenham has also been connected with the Croatian international, so a bidding war between London’s two Champions League representatives may break out as a result of Chelsea’s interest.

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Benjamin Pavard

While Pavard played 36 times for Bayern Munich last season, if he remained in Germany, his first-team possibilities might decrease due to the additions of Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax and Juventus center-back Matthijs de Ligt.

It comes as no surprise that the France international is reportedly looking for a new opportunity outside of Bayern, in part because he wants to play center back.

Chelsea is one of the teams keeping an eye on the development. Tuchel would need to make a strong argument to persuade the World Cup winner to transfer to Stamford Bridge

Given that teams like Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United are also considering the possibility of signing the 26-year-old.

And despite the player’s wishes, Bayern would need to receive a sizable offer before they would consider selling him

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