Presnel Kimpembe to Chelsea transfer latest: PSG stance, double bid prepared, Thomas Tuchel call

After weeks of waiting, Chelsea fans are finally seeing their club spring into action in the summer transfer window. Raheem Sterling joined from Manchester City as the first signing in a statement of intent from new owner Todd Boehly.

The rebuild doesn’t look set to end there though, with work still to be done in the defence. Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen both left as free agents, leaving a gap in the backline.

Kalidou Koulibaly has now joined the club to help fill that role. Despite that, Thomas Tuchel is still said to be eyeing another centre-back option or two.

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One of those named has been Presnel Kimpembe, who played under the German coach at PSG. With that said, here’s a look at the latest information regarding a move for the Frenchman.

New PSG manager Christophe Galtier has told Kimpembe that he isn't surplus to requirements and could be in the plans for the future, reports CBS journalist Ben Jacobs. The 26-year-old could still leave if the right valuation is met, however the final decision will be down to the player.

With a search for new centre-backs underway, understands Chelsea are preparing a bid for two new defenders this week. Those two are PSG's Presnel Kimpembe and Sevilla's Jules Kounde.

Chelsea are interested in a move for Presnel Kimpembe, according to the Athletic. The report claims that the Blues are in contact with the French club to land the 26-year-old.

PSG’s valuation is yet to be met, but Tuchel is eyeing the defender as a key target on the left-side of his defence.

While it remains to be seen exactly how much the Ligue 1 champions value the centre-back at, CIES currently has him down