Chelsea are believed to be showing an interest in signing midfielder Ibrahim Sangare from PSV Eindhoven this summer, according to reports.
The upcoming transfer window will be the first for the club since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital completed their recent takeover, with the Blues recently being unable to operate in the market due to the sanctions on previous owner Roman Abramovich.
Thomas Tuchel’s side finished third in the Premier League at the end of the campaign after a fluctuating season both on and off the pitch.
However they will be keen to mount a title challenge next season, having not lifted the trophy since 2017 under Antonio Conte.
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According to Sky Sports, Chelsea are ‘interested’ in signing Sangare from PSV this summer.
Premier League rivals Manchester United are also said to be keen on the Ivorian international, who currently has a €35m release clause in his contract.
The 24-year-old has his heart set on a move to the top flight of English football and is believed to be ‘convinced’ that he will be a Premier League player come the start of the new season.
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Sangare’s career started as a youth player at Tout Puissant Koumassi and AS Denguele in the Ivory Coast, before he signed for Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse in 2016.
Four seasons and 86 appearances later he made the move to PSV in the Netherlands, featuring 88 times for the club since then.
He has also played 17 games for his country, with three goals to his name as a midfielder.
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With Chelsea set to be heavily involved in the summer window this year, Boehly has promised boss Tuchel that he will be able to take the lead when it comes to the club’s transfer activity.
The German will be able to decide on his own targets to improve the squad, rather than those identified by the club.
Boehly is also said to be looking to make ‘bold signings’ ahead of next season, with many of their targets already being identified ahead of the opening of the window.
Jules Kounde and Josko Gvardiol are two defenders who have been heavily linked with moves to Stamford Bridge in the coming weeks and months, especially considering Antonio Rudiger is preparing to join Real Madrid in La Liga.
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There could also be another major departure at the club with Chelsea and Inter Milan set to hold talks to discuss a potential loan move for Romelu Lukaku, with the striker seemingly wanting to return to the Serie A side after a disappointing first season back at the Blues.
Topics: Chelsea, Chelsea Transfer News & Rumours, PSV
Robert Calcutt