"I've heard": Transfer insider drops Chelsea update on 25 y/o target, Tuchel is "huge admirer"

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is a “huge admirer” of Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele and is watching his situation closely, claims transfer insider Dean Jones.

The 25-year-old Frenchman is out of contract at the end of June, and Jones believes he could be an option for the Blues.

Recent reports from Spain have suggested that Liverpool have made a move for Dembele due to the uncertainty surrounding Sadio Mane’s future at Anfield.

According to SPORT, Jurgen Klopp has asked for two or three attacking reinforcements this summer, resulting in the Reds approaching the Barcelona star.

They state, however, that Chelsea are also interested, meaning Klopp and Tuchel could be in for yet another battle after a season where their two sides faced off in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals.

Losing Dembele on a free transfer will come as a massive blow to Barcelona, with the Spanish side spending £135.5m on the ace with 115 goal contributions.

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Jones has told GIVEMESPORT that Tuchel is a big fan of Dembele, who he managed during his time as Borussia Dortmund boss, and is currently monitoring his former player.

Speaking to GMS, the transfer insider said: “I’ve heard Tuchel is a huge admirer of Ousmane Dembele and is definitely watching his situation closely. Chelsea started work on recruitment today and there is a lot to get sorted – quickly.”

It would not be a shock to see Dembele arrive and replace Christian Pulisic if Chelsea work on a one in, one out policy when it comes to their attack this summer.

Tuchel has been quite critical of the American, while there has also been a lot of talk about him considering his future at