Premier League giants Chelsea have suffered a series of setbacks in the transfer market, however, a turnaround has finally come recently. According to several media reports, the Blues have made acquisitions of left back Gugu Lena, right back Dufus and center back Wesley Cofina, with the total transfer fee expected to exceed 150 million pounds. Together with the previously signed center back Golibani, Chelsea's defense will usher in a radical change.
Previously, Chelsea players Rudiger and Anders Kirchen left the team one after another, Esperanza Gouda and Magos Alonso also have no intention of renewing their contracts, the manager Ducao was forced to carry out large-scale adjustments to the defense. Chelsea, once "snatched" by Barcelona, is reported to have successfully intercepted Manchester City target Gugu Lena, has agreed to pay the £50 million transfer fee demanded by Brighton, the two sides are currently negotiating personal terms, the 24-year-old left back is expected to join in the near future officially.
In addition, the authoritative British media The Athletic revealed that Chelsea is also negotiating the transfer of Inter Milan right back Dufayes and Leeds United center back Wesley Coffinner. It is reported that Inter bid 35 million pounds for Dufex, but Chelsea's first offer is only 25 million pounds. Nonetheless, Inter are still interested in cashing in, and sources say the two sides could agree on a £30 million price tag.
In the search for a center back, Chelsea attaches great importance to this position. After the acquisition of Zoulis Goudi was "cut off" by Barcelona, Ducao turned his attention to the French center back Wesley Coffiner. Although Leeds United's asking price is as high as 70 million pounds, but the other side is also interested in Chelsea youngster Rubin Govier, the Blues are expected to cash plus players with Leeds United to reach an agreement.
If Ducao's layout goes well, Chelsea's defense for the new season may only have Thiago Silva as a solid regular. The defense is expected to consist of Dufus, Wesley Cofina, Thiago Silva, Ghoulibani and Gurleyana. Chelsea will be away to Everton in their Premier League opener in the early hours of Sunday morning (7).
