Juventus contract rebel Matthijs de Ligt wants a move to Chelsea this summer after the centre-back handed in a transfer request, according to a report from Corriere dello Sport.
The Italian news outlet has sounded out a big claim that De Ligt is keen on joining the Stamford Bridge camp following his contract extension talks with Juventus coming to a major halt.
Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea find themselves scouting the market for much-needed reinforcements to bolster their defensive roster which has seen both Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leave for Spain’s top flight on free transfers.
With the 22-year-old De Ligt likely to be made available by Juventus who would not be open to retaining a rebel heading into the start of the new season, Chelsea are tipped to step up their approach for a long-standing name on Tuchel’s shopping list.
Chelsea’s talks with Sevilla for another priority summer target in Jules Kounde have failed to take off with Barcelona joining in the race for the France international and De Ligt’s situation would come as a boost to the Blues.
