It is widespread information on the imminent departure of Antonio Rudiger, who has a mutual agreement with Real Madrid and is set to join them as a free agent this summer. This betrayal by the German to the club that stood by him even when he was out of form cannot be described, but one thing about Chelsea is that they would always manage to come back stronger. This article highlights 5 top defenders Chelsea should target signing this summer, to replace the outgoing Antonio Rudiger. 1) WesleyFofana: Leicester City's 21 year old defender Wesley Fofana is first on this list, as the young Frenchman has proven to be a top tier defender in the premier league and has previously expressed his interest in joining the London club. 2) Jules Kounde: Sevilla defender Jules Kounde is another on the list, as he was very close to joining Chelsea last summer but the deal fell through as the two clubs could not come to a financial agreement. Kounde is very much interested in joining Chelsea, and th...

The Blues may have won the Champions League in 2021, but injuries and inconsistency in form forced them out of the title fight before Christmas, despite a significant summer investment. The arrival of Romelu Lukaku was supposed to push Chelsea closer to a Premier League title for the first time since Antonio Conte's departure, but that hasn't happened. Furthermore, the performance of numerous important players has raised doubts about their long-term future at the club, while contract troubles have left the defense with little options. A busy summer is predicted if the club can resolve their ownership problem and ensure that deals can take place. The club are apparently keen to improve numerous areas of Thomas Tuchel's team, most notably in midfield. Which players, however, may make the move to Stamford Bridge this summer? Keylor Navas While Edouard Mendy is clearly Chelsea's first choice, he has made several unexpected blunders this season. Since his error in the first ...

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.  More info Chelsea travel to Lille on Wednesday for the second leg of their last-16 Champions League clash against the French champions. The Blues already boast an advantage having won the first fixture 2-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic. However, since the first tie in London owner Roman Abramovich has been hit with a number of sanctions by the UK government, causing concern as to whether  Chelsea  would have to alter their travel plan for the trip to France. Despite their travails off the pitch, the Blues have been in good form on it