Chelsea are considering a move for Southampton right-back Kyle Walker-Peters as the club continue to assess defensive additions.
Thomas Tuchel wants to improve the depth of his defence with a series of signings before the transfer deadline, with the west Londoners in advanced negotiations with Brighton over a deal to sign Marc Cucurella.
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Cucurella’s arrival would add competition and cover on the left side of Chelsea’s backline, though the Blues are also interested in bringing in reinforcements at right-back.
Chelsea have been linked with Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries as a potential signing, while Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Walker-Peters is also on the club’s radar.
Dumfries is understood to remain Chelsea’s top target, but Inter are reluctant to sanction the sale of the Netherlands international.
Excl: Chelsea are considering many options for right-back position, to be discussed after Cucurella. Kyle Walker-Peters, one of the options alongside Denzel Dumfries ???????? #CFC
Dumfries top of the list but Inter want to keep him, still no bid.
Walker-Peters, discussed internally. pic.twitter.com/CcuOm33C1C— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 2, 2022
Walker-Peters has emerged as an alternative and the 25-year-old has impressed since joining the Saints in a £12m deal from Tottenham in 2020, following an impressive initial loan spell at St Mary’s.
The full-back has made 72 appearances across all competitions for the club and earned a first England call-up last season, making his senior debut for the Three Lions in March’s 2–1 victory against Switzerland.
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