Chelsea 'negotiating' for £42m star at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea are trying to negotiate with Paris Saint-Germain for Presnel Kimpembe, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Frenchman is one defender who is currently on Thomas Tuchel’s shortlist, and Romano says PSG are open to selling.

The Evening Standard recently reported that Chelsea and Tuchel are keen to wrap up a deal for Kimpembe.

The newspaper claims that PSG want around £42m for their player but the 26-year-old is reluctant to leave his boyhood club.

Transfer insider Dean Jones has also told GIVEMESPORT that there are afew hurdles Chelsea need to overcome if they are to sign Kimpembe this summer, so it does appear that the west London outfit have a lot of work to do.

Chelsea do, however, look to be making progress in their pursuit of Sevilla’s Jules Kounde, with The Guardian claiming that they are close to agreeing a fee with their Spanish counterparts for the 23-year-old.

While Kimpembe seems more than happy at the Parc des Princes, Romano says PSG are not against the idea of him leaving this window as Chelsea continue to circle.

Speaking to GMS, the transfer expert said: “They’re trying to negotiate with Paris Saint-Germain for Kimpembe because Tuchel is a big fan of Kimpembe. Paris Saint-Germain, they are open to discuss with Chelsea.”

Tuchel has worked with Kimpembe before, playing the France international 80 times during his time as PSG boss, so is obviously aware of his qualities.

As per FBref, Kimpembe has ranked in the 99th percentile for pass completion and the 87th for progressive carries among centre-backs over the last year, showing that he is quite good on the ball.

He is also a player with leadership qualities. Discussing the 26-year-old amid Chelsea’s interest, new PSG manager Christophe