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Chelsea Defender Transfer Targets 2024

Chelsea transfer targets defenders? Here, we will look at the latest rumours and news about Chelsea defender transfer targets. So far Chelsea latest signings has not included many defenders this transfer window 2024.

We point out defenders and defensive footballers that are considered on top of Chelsea’s radar for the winter of 2024. So, which footballers are the Chelsea FC defender transfer targets? Watch & Bet on Football Live =>

Chelsea Defender Transfer Targets

Todd Bohely should give Mauricio Pochettino enough budget to secure some of the footballers on the Chelsea transfer targets list. Chelsea may need to bring in a new centre-back to replace the ageing Thiago Silva, a striker and make significant improvements to the midfield.

The Blues have a lot of outgoings this summer, with the latest being defender Kalidou Koulibaly who decided to join Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal. So even if Chelsea may be stocked up on centre-backs, they may need to replace one or two.

Top 5 Chelsea Defender Transfer Targets 2024

So with a centre-back (maybe) needed, and a potential overhaul in the fullback department, we will look at who should be on the top 5 Chelsea defensive transfer targets list for 2024. Watch & Bet on Football Live =>

5. Ousmane Diomande: Chelsea Defender Transfer Targets

Ousmane Diomande Chelsea Defender Transfer Targets
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Ousmane Diomande is a fresh target for Chelsea and he is part of Chelsea’s double swoop from Sporting Lisbon. The Blues will ideally make a move for Diomande along with Viktor Gyokeres during the winter transfer window.

The Portuguese defender has been regular for the club and appeared 14 times this season since making a move from FC Midtjylland in the winter. The Blues will release academy product Trevoh Chalobah to fund his signing.

Pochettino is dealing with defence issues this season and he may even lose his job if Chelsea continues their poor run of form. They need a solid centre-back in the upcoming January window. Their previous signing Wesley Fofana is already in the medical room due to a knee injury. Thiago Silva’s contract is also expiring in the summer. Watch & Bet on Football Live =>

4. Pau Torres: Chelsea Defender Transfer Targets

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Chelsea are looking for the Villarreal defender Pau Torres. The Blues will need a centre-back for the upcoming season and Torres would be an ideal option. He has been linked with Manchester United as well but Chelsea are the front runners.

The Spanish defender has been impressive in La Liga. He helped Villarreal to win Europa League last season and this season, he took his side into the semifinals of the Champions League for the first time.

3. Jeremie Frimpong: Chelsea defender transfer targets

Jeremie Frimpong: Chelsea defender transfer targets
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Chelsea are planning a transfer move for Bayer Leverkusen’s proficient defender, Jeremie Frimpong. The Blues are looking to build their squad for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

As per the reports of the Spanish media depor, the West London club is monitoring the process of the 22-year-old. Signing Frimpong would be challenging. They will also face competition with Liverpool who are interested in the young right-back.

Mauricio Pochettino will look for options. They have Malo Gusto, Reece James and Marc Cucurella. The injury issues of Reece James is also giving the Argentine a major reason.

2. Fikayo Tomori: Chelsea Defender Transfer Targets

Fikayo Tomori: Chelsea Defender Transfer Targets

Chelsea is interested in previous academy graduate Fikayo Tomori. He is currently playing for AC Milan. Chelsea considers him as a possible replacement for veteran defender Thiago Silva. The 39-year-old is likely to leave the club next summer.

Tomori made a permanent move to AC Milan in 2021. The 25-year-old was a key player in the Rossoneri’s Serie A title success. He also helped his side to reach the Champions League semifinals. His contract with AC Milan will expire in 2027, and his current market value is £34 million. Chelsea struggled with the defense and Tomori could be a possible option.

The Blues are ready to pay the £34 million value with the assistance of the Todd Boehly-led connection. The young gun would look to return his childhood club. Watch & Bet on Football Live =>

1. Harry Maguire: Chelsea Defender Transfer Targets

Harry Maguire: Chelsea Defender Transfer Targets
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After agreeing on personal terms with Mount, Man United is getting closer to signing him. According to recent rumours, Chelsea may be offered Maguire as part of an incredible package to facilitate the signing.

The Sun reports that the Red Devils and Blues have not yet reached an agreement on a transfer deal as the club want to fetch roughly £70 million for their midfielder.

And since Maguire, an England international who is worth about £30 million, is almost certain to leave Old Trafford this summer, he may be used to sweeten the deal. Watch & Bet on Football Live =>

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