Chelsea are considering several options to replace defender Thiago Silva, who is leaving the club at the end of the season.
The day before, Silva personally confirmed that his contract, which expires at the end of the season, will not be extended. Chelsea have been preparing to part ways with the 39-year-old Brazilian for a long time, looking for a new central defender.
According to Football.London, Chelsea scouts have repeatedly reviewed Sporting’s Ousmane Domande this season. According to rumors, the contract of the 20-year-old Ivorian provides for compensation of 68 million pounds, but the Blues want to negotiate a significantly smaller amount.
Chelsea are also considering the return of Mark Gehey, who was sold to Crystal Palace for 18 million pounds in the summer of 2021 and has since earned a reputation as one of the best players in the Premier League in his position.
Chelsea do not have a direct option to buy back Geha, but the Blues have the right to repeat any offer that Palace may receive about the 23-year-old England international.
But for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo, who was previously linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have cooled off.
In addition to inviting a player from the outside, Chelsea also hopes for the recovery of Vesle Fofana, who has played only 15 Premier League games since his transfer from Leicester for 75 million pounds in 2022.