Chelsea target Presnel Kimpembe has made a decision regarding his future at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports in France.
The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as Thomas Tuchel ups the search for defensive reinforcements.
Jules Kounde’s heavily linked move to the Blues has been thrown into doubt as Barcelona look to be closing in on the 23-year-old.
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Tuchel is seeking four new additions to the Chelsea squad before the end of the transfer window, with his squad lacking in the defensive department following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
Speaking following Chelsea’s 4-0 loss to Arsenal, the German said: “Listen, it's the same players, so why should anything change?
“We will see, hopefully, development but at the moment, we have the same issues because we have the same players.
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"We got sanctioned and players left us, we know that some players are trying to leave us, and this is where it is.
It was reported that the German had already made contact with his former player, with the pair sharing a strong relationship during their time together in Ligue 1.
The most recent reports have stated that PSG could soften their stance on their £55 million valuation of the French international if he wishes to move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
The latest reports have now opened up on Kimpembe’s stance on the matter.
As reported by French news outlet le10sport, Kimpembe has decided to stay in Paris this summer.
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New PSG boss Christophe Galtier is ready to implement the 26-year-old on the left of his new-look back three in Ligue 1.
Therefore, it looks like Chelsea will miss out on yet another defensive target in this transfer window, leading Tuchel’s side to looking elsewhere.
The most recent name to be linked with a move to Stamford Bridge is that of Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana.
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However, having recently signed a contract extension until 2027, the Blues must be prepared to pay a hefty fee if they are to sign the 21-year-old this summer.
Alternative names such as Josko Gvardiol and Milan Skriniar have also been linked with a move to Chelsea in the transfer window, with less than two weeks to the start of the Premier League season.
It remains to be seen as to who will join Tuchel’s squad this summer as time is running out for the Blues to make additions.
Topics: Chelsea, Chelsea Transfer News & Rumours, Presnel Kimpembe, Paris Saint-Germain, Transfers, Football
Nick Emms