Premier League club Chelsea are working on three defensive transfer targets ahead of the January market.
The Sunday World says Andreas Christensen, Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva are among the players out of contract at the end of this season, with talks over extending their stay at the club yet to reach a successful conclusion.
With full-back Ben Chilwell now set to be out for any extended period with a knee injury, Chelsea are actively looking for defensive additions and three names are at the top of their list.
Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has made it clear that he is eager to revive his move to Chelsea after a move to west London down last summer, but it would take a big offer to secure that deal in January.
Everton’s Lucas Digne is also on Chelsea’s wanted list and there is a feeling that he could be a signing that may be completed in the upcoming transfer window.
Barcelona’s Sergino Dest is another player interesting Chelsea and once again, he is a player who could be signed next month.