The centre back situation is a difficult one, with a lot of it being dependent on Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger penning new deals, and whether Kurt Zouma pushes for a move or not.
Thomas Tuchel is very happy with his current options at the back, especially with Thaigo Silva expected to sign a new contract any day now.
So Chelsea are scouting and looking for new centre backs, but the calibre of player might not be such an elite level player.
Raphael Varane is being considered by Chelsea, as we have spoken about recently, and he would be open to the move. So I’m certainly not ruling that one out, especially if Chelsea see him as an opportunity too good to turn down.
However, Niklas Sule to Chelsea is gathering pace, and from the beginning he is a name that my sources have given to me as one to keep a close eye on and high up the list.
Sule isn’t an overly popular choice amongst Chelsea fans. However, he is rated and liked by Tuchel, and Chelsea are prioritising other areas (striker and defensive midfield), and they are even considering a wide player this summer as well. So if they sign a new centre back, they aren’t going to spend lots of money on him, and Sule is available around £30 million and is keen on coming to Chelsea.
Whether that changes with a change of managers at Bayern or not, I’m not so sure. But Sule is a real target for Chelsea and I have been told that by more than one good source.
As always, this isn’t saying Chelsea will definitely sign him, and I’m sure further names will come up in the coming weeks, but keep a close eye on Sule.