Real Madrid central defender Raphaël Varane is of interest to Chelsea heading into this summer transfer window with boss Thomas Tuchel keen on adding to his defensive options at the Bridge.
Reports from German outlet BILD claim that the Blues have registered their interest in making a move for the FIFA World Cup-winning France international who has also emerged on the transfer radar of Manchester United.
Despite Tuchel having the likes of Antonio Rudiger, Kurt Zouma, Andreas Christensen and Thiago Silva to call upon in his first-team camp, the new Blues gaffer remains on the hunt for another quality signing to add to his options with Chelsea seeking title-winning glory in the season to come.
Moreover, it is the long-term future of Thiago Silva which is under a cloud of uncertainty as the veteran Brazillian had joined the west Londoners last summer on a one-year-long agreement and his recent showings have earned the former Paris Saint-Germain star rather mixed reactions from the Chelsea fanbase.
Should Varane arrive at Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2021-22 season, the Blues would inherit a solid man-mountain who has a host of big-game experience and can marshall a new-look Chelsea backline to success.
