Koulibaly

Defensive additions are being eyed by Chelsea after the exits of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, with up to three new names looking to be signed. As ...

Tuchel and co will be hoping so. Thomas Tuchel is set to be backed with up to six signings this summer, with the defence and attack eyed to improve. As per reports in Italy, Koulibaly’s agent Fali Ramadani has met with Chelsea over a potential transfer, with a fee likely to be in the region of €40 million.

Chelsea are close to signing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in a €40million (£33.8m) deal. Thomas Tuchel is desperate for defensive additions following ...

The Blues had been keen to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus with the Netherlands international reluctant to sign a new deal in Turin. Chelsea are also in talks to sign Nathan Ake from Manchester City – with a deal to sign Raheem Sterling from the Premier League champions also thought to be close. The Athletic report Chelsea are close to agreements on a fee and personal terms with the Senegal international.

Thomas Tuchel keen to strengthen at centre-back after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers; Kalidou Koulibaly has one year ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. The clear targeting of wingers by Thomas Tuchel in this transfer window also raises the prospect of the head coach pondering a move away from his preferred 3-4-3 formation. The Manchester City forward underwent a medical on Sunday ahead of his £47.5m move to Stamford Bridge.

New owner Todd Boehly is understood to have spoken with the Napoli defender's agent on Monday over what is likely to be a deal worth around £35m.

You need to be ready to change the connection with the players, the position, the formation. So we just need to start well and keep our level of performance and see what happens.' He said: 'You need to be ready to adapt all the time. There is the option for an extension of one season on a deal that takes him into the Premier League's top three earners. 'It's on the right track... On Tuesday, Raheem Sterling jetted out to join his new team-mates in Los Angeles ahead of official confirmation of his move from City in a deal worth £47.5m, rising to £50m. He has undergone a medical as his move inches closer.

CHELSEA are on the verge of signing centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly for £34million from Napoli, according to reports.The Blues have met with Koulibaly?

We respect everyone." "We must decide. The Blues have met with Koulibaly’s agent to agree on the terms for the defender's move to London.

Chelsea are holding negotiations over a possible deal for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to David Ornstein.

There’s been a group that have come back before us and been training for the past week so they are in good form. Mount told the club’s official website: “It’s only been three weeks off so you don’t lose too much and I always like to keep ticking over a little bit by doing training. Koulibaly moved to Napoli from Genk in 2014 in a £6.5m deal and has spent the last eight seasons marshalling the Serie A club’s backline.

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has reportedly accepted a contract offer from Chelsea as the Blues prepare a £34 million bid this summer.

The goalkeeper hinted at the signing, admitting that he is happy with who the Blues are bringing in to be part of the backline this season. With it looking like a deal will be done to see Koulibaly join the Blues, Thomas Tuchel is reported to still want at least one more defender. Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has reportedly accepted a contract offer from Chelsea as the Blues prepare a £34 million bid this summer.

Kalidou Koulibaly seems to be on the verge of a €40m transfer to Chelsea, so take a look at what the Napoli defender can bring to Thomas Tuchel's team.

While that was tempting, it’s reported he felt this was his last chance to win silverware at club level, as Napoli are openly lowering their expectations for the 2022-23 campaign. Although he is largely accustomed to a four-man defence, Koulibaly has occasionally played in the back three for Napoli, something he would need to do far more often at Chelsea under Tuchel. Kalidou Koulibaly seems to be on the verge of a €40m transfer to Chelsea, so take a look at what the Napoli defender can bring to Thomas Tuchel’s team.

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Hugo Ekitike has successfully fought off Newcastle’s advances and is close to joining PSG from Reims for around €40m. Barcelona have joined the race for Aston Villa’s Carney Chukwuemeka after his dazzling performances in England Under-19s’ European Championship triumph. Chelsea have reached verbal agreement with Chicago Fire over a £10m plus add-ons deal for Gabriel Slonina. The 18-year-old keeper will stay at Chicago on loan. Gnabry has apparently given Chelsea the green light to smash that contract offer and £45m will convince Bayern to send him on his way.

CHELSEA remain hopeful of concluding a deal for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.

According to Sky Sports Italia, the defender, who has just one year remaining on his current Napoli deal, has been tabled fresh terms by the Italian club which would see him stand to earn a figure in the region of £5m over the next five seasons. Napoli are notoriously awkward negotiators and a deal is thought to be by no means done, however talks are moving in the right direction from a Chelsea perspective. The Blues remain in discussions with Napoli over a potential move which is likely to see the 31-year-old join on a long-term contract for a fee in the region of £34m.

Chelsea's move for Kalidou Koulibaly could be wrapped up very quickly after the Napoli defender agreed personal terms on a mammoth contract.

‘If he chooses to leave, we will never stop thanking him for all the help he has given us. Initial reports had suggested Koulibaly would only be handed a three-year contract with the option for a fourth, but Di Marzio claims the centre-back will sign a five-year deal – though the fifth year may only be an option. Napoli are ready to shake hands on a deal worth €38m (£32.1m) – which will be paid in two installments – in addition to a further €2m (£1.7m) in bonuses.

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea have been in the market for two centre-backs in the current transfer window and the Blues are seemingly closing in on the signing of ...

He has taken on the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal in the past, whilst also making a return to English shores last term for Napoli’s Europa League tie with Leicester City. Talking to The Players’ Tribune, he said: “At 4pm, I got a call from Mr Sarri. This guy... The defender is likely to become the club’s second signing of Todd Boehly’s first summer in charge of the club after he completed a takeover earlier this year. I say this in a good way, but he is crazy! Speaking to Eurosport, he said: “I'll confirm that later, but it's on the right track.” The Mirror reported last month that new owner Todd Boehly had turned to Koulibaly to solve the problem area in his squad.

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly believes his move to Chelsea is "on the right track" as a £34million deal is 'very close.'.

City want over £50million, and a replacement lined up before giving the 'green light.' Initially, Jules Kounde seemed primed to get his long and eagerly anticipated move to the English capital. Chelsea search for new defensive reinforcements has been a bit of a slow burner since the window opened on June 10.

Chelsea are confident they will seal the deal for Kalidou Koulibaly within 24 hours, with Napoli receiving €40m including bonuses.

Sky Sport Italia suggest a five-year contract worth €10m per season, whereas Sportitalia point to three years and an option for a fourth, worth €8m plus €1m in add-ons per season. His contract with Napoli is due to expire in June 2023 and he rejected an initial proposal to renew with his wages halved, then did not give a response to the second offer at €6m per season. Reports all point towards the transfer fee being €40m including add-ons, with Sky Sport Italia specifying €38m plus €2m bonuses.

NAPOLI star man Kalidou Koulibaly has admitted a potential move to Chelsea is "on the right track".The Premier League side are in the market for a cen.

NAPOLI star man Kalidou Koulibaly has admitted a potential move to Chelsea is "on the right track". As quoted by Romain Collet-Gaudin, Koulibaly admitted on a potential move to Stamford Bridge: "I'll confirm that later, but it's on the right track.” ‘It’s on the right track’ – Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly confident he’s closing in on £35m Chelsea transfer

KALIDOU KOULIBALY is on the verge of joining Chelsea in a deal worth around £35million.The defender is set to sign for Thomas Tuchel's side after eig.

The Blues are also on the verge of completing a £47.5m deal for Raheem Sterling, who is expected to be awarded a contract worth around £300k a week. In a fan Q&A on Instagram, the Italian said: "I prefer Koulibaly to be with us always, especially as he would be captain this season. KALIDOU KOULIBALY is on the verge of joining Chelsea in a deal worth around £35million.

Chelsea are set to complete the £34 million transfer of Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly on a five-year deal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Memphis Depay is set to snub a move to Tottenham and stay at Barcelona, reports Sport. The Catalan side want €20m for the 28-year-old Netherlands striker, who has scored 12 times since joining Barcelona on a free transfer last summer. Idrissa Gueye plans to see out his contract with PSG despite advances from Galatasaray, as per L'Equipe. The 32-year-old is considered a priority for the Turkish side this transfer window. Bayern Munich are no longer interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer, according to Sky Sports Germany. Although the Bundesliga champions were eyeing the 28-year-old as a possible replacement for the departing Robert Lewandowski, they are not pursuing a move in this transfer window. Toronto have already signed Italian duo Lorenzo Insigne and Domenico Criscito this summer, with Bernardeschi expected to take over the Designated Player roster spot following Tuesday's exit of Carlos Salcedo. Umtiti, 28, is under contract with Barca until June 2026 and has been placed on the transfer list in recent windows. Fernandez will put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Portuguese giants. Injury issues have hindered the Belgium international's development but, with a contract until 2024 and reported wages of €9m-per-season, Madrid are ready to move him on if he wants to go. He has also handled numerous contracts for his players with Al-Khelaifi, including PSG's most recent signing Vitinha, who joined from Porto. Catalan TV3 reports that Umtiti failed a medical this week with Rennes. I want to succeed here, to be champion. Ronaldo, 37, wants to leave Old Trafford in search of Champions League football in the coming season, only a year after rejoining the club and with another year on his contract. "It's a real option but a complicated one," Las Palmas president Miguel Angel Ramirez said regarding Fabregas' potential signing.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly this summer after Todd Boehly talks.

Tuchel is being backed this summer. After talks between the club and his agent, a move now appears to be on the verge of being agreed and completed. Reports came out on Tuesday suggesting that Chelsea were closing in on a deal for the central defender, and Koulibaly even offered an update on a possible move to London.

Napoli ace Kalidou Koulibaly has long been touted with a move to the Premier League with both Manchester United and Liverpool interested in striking a deal ...

Elsewhere, the Blues are set to announce Manchester City ace Raheem Sterling as their first signing of the transfer window. The Senegalese star will pocket a mammoth £8.4m-a-year (£160k-a-week) plus bonuses on completion of his switch to Stamford Bridge. Koulibaly, 31, is Thomas Tuchel's top target to replace Antonio Rudiger, who departed on a free transfer to Real Madrid earlier in the window.

Chelsea are preparing an improved and official bid to sign Kalidou Koulibaly whose comments on the proposed move make great reading for Blues fans.

Chelsea have already seen an opening offer of £29.5m knocked back. Chelsea have already agreed surprising personal terms with the player. At the back, Koulibaly will play on the right side of the back three, meaning a left centre-back must still be signed. The Senegalese has reportedly accepted Chelsea as his next club and recently confirmed his transfer is “on the right track”. Hakim Ziyech is wanted by AC Milan, though the two clubs differ on the structure of deal in play. Transfer on the “right track” – Koulibaly

Kalidou Koulibaly is close to joining Chelsea from Napoli and the Blues are expected to finalise the deal today. Check out today's live updates and ...

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Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti has told his players that 'Kalidou Koulibaly's move to Chelsea is nearly complete.' The defender has been linked with the ...

Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti has reportedly told his players 'Koulibaly is close to leaving' Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has reportedly told his players that ' Kalidou Koulibaly's transfer to Chelsea is nearly complete.' - Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti has told his players the deal is 'almost done'

KALIDOU KOULIBALY and Raheem Sterling are on the verge of joining Chelsea as Thomas Tuchel prepares to bolster his squad.Sterling is set to join for a.

In a fan Q&A on Instagram, the Italian said: "I prefer Koulibaly to be with us always, especially as he would be captain this season. But Sterling is set for a whopping £300,000 deal, according to The Athletic. Sterling is set to join for a deal worth up to £50million, while Napoli defender Koulibaly is expected to arrive for £35m.

Kalidou Koulibaly 'will be a Chelsea player TOMORROW and is flying to London tonight for his medical' after the Blues struck a £43m deal with Napoli to replace ...

Kalidou Koulibaly is set to take a private yet to Los Angeles to undergo his medical on Thursday The Senegal captain is primed to take a private jet to California and complete his Chelsea medical on Thursday, ahead of a proposed four-year deal. Kalidou Koulibaly is preparing to take a private jet to Los Angeles tonight to team up with Chelsea so that he can complete his medical tomorrow.