Chelsea set eye on Atletico Madrid’s Jose Gimenez
The Blues are reportedly eyeing the Rojiblancos defender ahead of the summer transfer season.
According to
The Athletic,
Chelseaplan to enhance their centre-back in the upcoming transfer season with
Atletico Madrid’s
Jose Gimenezbeing on top of their shortlist.
Alongside Gimenez,
Ibrahima Konateand Niklas Sule are also said to be among Thomas Tuchel’s potential targets.
Tuchel, who recently celebrated his fifth clean sheet with the Blues in their win against
Everton, currently has
Andreas Christensen, Antonio Rudiger, and
Cesar Azpilicuetato consider in their defense line, but it is said that the German boss is still keen on signing a new centre-back.
Considering that Chelsea have been keeping tabs on Gimenez since 2016, the Rojiblancos defender is the most likely player to move to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
After making
Premier Leaguehistory with their fifth clean sheet, Tuchel said:
“It is about desire.”
“Defending is about effort. Sometimes it is necessary to defend midfield. It is about reliability, trust, courage, bravery.”
“They guys around you must help you, principles, reliable, having your backs covered.”
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