Your Chelsea morning digest on Thursday, July 28.
Hakim Ziyech pursuit
AC Milan are stepping up their pursuit of Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech this summer, reports the Daily Mail. The 29-year-old has been heavily linked as one of a number of players expected to leave the club in a huge squad turnover, with an eye towards more first-team football.
The report claims that the Moroccan winger could leave for £8.4million, though Manchester United have also been linked in recent weeks, with Erik ten Hag eyeing a potential reunion.
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Wesley Fofana talks
Chelsea are considering making a move for Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana, football.london understands, with contact to expected to be made later this week. The defender recently signed an extension at the King Power Stadium – with his contract now due to expire in the summer of 2027.
It comes after the Blues have missed out on a number of centre-back targets, including the likes of Matthijs de Ligt, Nathan Ake and Jules Kounde.
Presnel Kimpembe decision
Presnel Kimpembe has made a huge decision surrounding his future at PSG, according to reports. The 26-year-old was linked with a move to Chelsea this summer as the Blues look to rebuild their defensive ranks in the transfer window, but it appears as though a deal may not go through.
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