Chelsea have made an unbeaten begin to the Premier League season with two wins and a draw, however with the Champions League getting underway subsequent week, will probably be attention-grabbing to see how for much longer they will maintain an excellent run of type.
Whereas Enzo Maresca has sufficient high quality in his offensive division, the identical can’t be stated about his defensive division, which has a number of inexperienced faces and was additionally hampered by Levi Colwill’s ACL rupture in pre-season.
And although the supervisor insisted on a centre again’s signing earlier than the summer season switch window slammed shut, it wasn’t to be however that would probably change within the winter with the Blues analysis a shock switch.
Empire of the Kop has solely reported that Chelsea are ready to battle with Paris Saint-Germain and Actual Madrid for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate’s buy in January, six months earlier than he turns into a free agent.
Konate a incredible signing however more likely to go overseas
Ibrahima Konate’s valuation on Transfermarkt stands at £52 million, though he could possibly be accessible for considerably cheaper in just a few months earlier than his contract with Liverpool expires on the finish of the season.
Due to his expertise in England, which has included successful the Premier League final season, Konate would slot in completely at Chelsea along with his aerial capability, bodily prowess and glorious studying of the sport very important traits.
Nonetheless, it’s seemingly that he prefers a problem abroad with Paris Saint-Germain or Actual Madrid as Liverpool are constructing a sporting venture that may not likely persuade anyone from the present setup to depart.
Furthermore, Konate has additionally spent sufficient years with Liverpool to pursue a profession elsewhere in Europe, so whereas Chelsea have the funds to afford him very simply, they may not be the participant’s selection.
Barring Konate, will probably be attention-grabbing to see if they’re preserving tabs on any potential defensive signings in January, and their performances over the following few months may go a great distance in figuring out their switch exercise within the winter.
