Chelsea have contacted PSV Eindhoven over the signing of midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, as per Dutch journalist Rik Elrink.
The Ivorian is expected to cost around €45 million having agreed to a contract extension at the Philips Arena in early August.
PSV are weighing up whether to sell either Sangare or Cody Gakpo, with both players highly sought-after.
Sangare is impressing in defensive midfield and he made 49 appearances last season, scoring four goals and contributing as many assists.
He ranked first in the league for tackles won, first for duels won, second for ball recoveries, and third for interceptions.
Chelsea are eager to find a solution to their midfield issue at present, having been dominated in the middle of the park by the likes of Southampton and Leeds United.
The Blues have reportedly made an offer to sign Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez.
They are now seemingly showing an interest in Sangare ahead of deadline day on September 1.
The Ivorian has also garnered interest from Manchester United in the past, although Erik ten Hag's side have since signed Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro.
Sangare particularly impressed in the KNVB Cup last season, of which PSV ended up winning.
He joined Boeren from Ligue 1 side Toulouse for £6.3 million back in 2020 and has been a mainstay in the Philips Arena outfit's side since.
The midfielder dreams of a Premier League move, saying back in May (via SportsMole):
"Playing in the Premier League is not only a dream of mine, but a dream of every footballer. That is the biggest and most important league in the world."
Chelsea need a defensive midfielder such as Sangare
Chelsea have started their season in disappointing fashion and much of that is down to the poor performances of their midfielders.
Jorginho has looked helpless at times, Conor Gallagher has been rash which ended up with the English midfielder picking up a red card against Leicester City.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is a ticking time bomb whose injury issues make him an unreliable option.
N'Golo Kante is currently sidelined and Mateo Kovacic is returning from injury.
With all of Thomas Tuchel's side's signings so far this summer, the need for a defensive midfielder has not been dealt with.
The Blues are leaving it late but if they can sign a midfielder of Sangare's ilk, it will bode well for the rest of the season.
Otherwise, they leave themselves vulnerable in the middle of the park.
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Man_like_deee
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Make them sack this baga
Because no be me be be Chelsea boss… no smoke no smoke una no go hear 👂
Emperorsmart007
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are you sure that the coach is in charge of transfers in CFC ? remember his statement after Arsenal friendly
His mad can’t he mention the player he wants
Emperorsmart007
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KIA AND JORGINHO IS THE PROBLEM OF CHELSEA THEY DIDNT ADD PHYSICAL IN THEIR PLAYING STYLE AT ALL
Emperorsmart007
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TT self is over sabi is too much
OjumaDaniel
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Make them sack this baga
why u no go Stamford bridge go sack am
Nuyeloruy
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We hope you are going to bring more improvement on our attacking 🌹❤️💔💔
lipbeiknu
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we must change our goalkeeper for next month
Yes of course
lipbeiknu
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Let mendy rest mr TT
realBull
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do you know what ffp even stands for and what are the rules barca fan?? definitely, lack of knowledge
Then tell me
Mumbinopsz
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sign him already
JoshuaUmoren
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Finally Thomas Tuchel's brain works well away from defense. With Kanye struggling with injuries lately, Kovaciç not consistent and Loftus-Cheek hanging on balls like an old woman. This would be a major signing for them should it be completed. #GoAllOutForHim# Sangare, Kante and Mount would lift their midfield.
olaking12
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please Chelsea no need to waste time....ita important to sign u ASAP. mildfield is alsl one of our major problem, ,if not solve now this season could be a disaster campaign for Chelsea
Barlus99
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Sign Him Please The Guy Is Good
Timmytun12
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nice job baby
Zeceklmsty
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are you sure that the coach is in charge of transfers in CFC ? remember his statement after Arsenal friendly
Dehblmsty
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it's to let for Chelsea
Denniskonye1
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Defenders fc [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Sekoum
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sack TT
baplotyz
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Chelsea needs a good defensive midfielder to complement the efforts of over used Kante, Kovavic and Jorginho , most of who are injured and cannot be playing regularly for now . Let's see hat happens today with the closing day of transfers , with Aubameyang , De Jong Sangare if they can get these trio then they are on course . We still have the issue of a top striker . No one has replaced Lukaku for now. Kai Harvetz is not consistent , only scores once in a while . We ve gotten Wesley Fofana for our defensive duties , that's okay for the season . It remains the defensive and attack to make it harsh for our opponents .
wudadilmnz
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Chelsea should sign to have a good bench. The bench is nothing to write home about but when they have a good bench there you can fight for titles
ripikls
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sing hem he is good oooh
Hasabeikou
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We just signing like we are mad,not order at all
runcdemrty
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Let mendy rest mr TT
yawckrst
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I think this guy is good as ngolo kante replacement let it happen blue👌🏾💙
Man_like_deee
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Make them sack this baga
Vimdknpuz
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defensive midfielder is better than attacker,if your midfielder is shaking there's nothing attacker can do
Blah blah blah... you'll turn around and blame him for signing world XI anyway. Typical insatiable and naive fan
Vimdknpuz
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since you've got the sense, why don't you apply for the job?
God bless your wisdom
Patacdmruy
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Thomas Tuchel isn't serious and doesn't know what he's doing as manager at Chelsea. Even those who are not managers or coaches saw this earlier that the Chelsea team need very good defensive midfielder to replace Kante since the current defensive midfielders available are not good enough with exception of Kante, again very clinical striker and defenders but this man Tuchel didn't see that, now look at the team? Thomas Tuchel now thinks there's no Roman ABRAMOVICH so he won't be SACKED. If CARE is not taken this so-called TT will definitely DESTROY our team mark my WORD. But I still have a feeling that TT will be SACKED before the end of the season
this is a stupid coach
Vimdknpuz
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Thomas Tuchel isn't serious and doesn't know what he's doing as manager at Chelsea. Even those who are not managers or coaches saw this earlier that the Chelsea team need very good defensive midfielder to replace Kante since the current defensive midfielders available are not good enough with exception of Kante, again very clinical striker and defenders but this man Tuchel didn't see that, now look at the team? Thomas Tuchel now thinks there's no Roman ABRAMOVICH so he won't be SACKED. If CARE is not taken this so-called TT will definitely DESTROY our team mark my WORD. But I still have a feeling that TT will be SACKED before the end of the season
All you do is to talk. Can you prepare a list of players that fit the criteria you have outlined here? Were you dead when Raphinha, Kounde and Lewandowski chose a rebuilding Barcelona over Chelsea...seems you are alive now so wake up to reality!
Vimdknpuz
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Thomas Tuchel isn't serious and doesn't know what he's doing as manager at Chelsea. Even those who are not managers or coaches saw this earlier that the Chelsea team need very good defensive midfielder to replace Kante since the current defensive midfielders available are not good enough with exception of Kante, again very clinical striker and defenders but this man Tuchel didn't see that, now look at the team? Thomas Tuchel now thinks there's no Roman ABRAMOVICH so he won't be SACKED. If CARE is not taken this so-called TT will definitely DESTROY our team mark my WORD. But I still have a feeling that TT will be SACKED before the end of the season
You are ignorant and naive. But I can't blame you because you are a typical football fan who thinks football is all that goes on on the pitch. The very fact that you think TT doesn't know or is not making any efforts whatsoever to bring in new players show how naive you are.
Patacdmruy
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I never see a stupid coach like Tuchel
lukblstz
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Thomas Tuchel isn't serious and doesn't know what he's doing as manager at Chelsea. Even those who are not managers or coaches saw this earlier that the Chelsea team need very good defensive midfielder to replace Kante since the current defensive midfielders available are not good enough with exception of Kante, again very clinical striker and defenders but this man Tuchel didn't see that, now look at the team? Thomas Tuchel now thinks there's no Roman ABRAMOVICH so he won't be SACKED. If CARE is not taken this so-called TT will definitely DESTROY our team mark my WORD. But I still have a feeling that TT will be SACKED before the end of the season
Oh yes . you're right brother.
lukblstz
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why was Rudiger demands not met and agreed before the barning saga. The slowly ness and time wasting approach of CFC is costing them a lot, I pray they are able to get something tangible in the market today before 11pm deadline time.
God bless you for saying the obvious. That is a big problem facing cfc in d past and now.
DamObed
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Worst Chelsea coach. Don't tell me he won Champions league. Roberto Matheo won without experience
Amgeegold
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Mendy has been doing rubbish. Now it’s 2 shot, 2 goals
Amgeegold
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Rudiger vacuum won't be easy to fill.... should have paid him wat he wanted
If we miss someone, it’s kante and a good DM not rudiger
Amgeegold
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Look man to be stubborn bring Crestiano Ronaldo before you are sucked.
What has CR7 did to any team for the past 3 years? People will just be capping rubbish. He’s good yes, he’s old, arrogant and his stubbornness kills teammates, moreover everyone wouldn’t try to shoot, they want Ronaldo to shoot, look at juve before he left, fron first to 4th, and Man U from 2nd to 7th. You think other teams that rejected him are stupid ? Maybe y’all should think
dawaeikost
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why was Rudiger demands not met and agreed before the barning saga. The slowly ness and time wasting approach of CFC is costing them a lot, I pray they are able to get something tangible in the market today before 11pm deadline time.
sanctioned before the deal could be completed
Amgeegold
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Even when people used to praise Tuchel us who knows him better knew it will end in tears
Exactly stop buying likes.
sangaytsheri
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epl is becoming very boring.. this year also city will surely win the title..is becoming like farmer league pro max
Potcilopr
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why was Rudiger demands not met and agreed before the barning saga. The slowly ness and time wasting approach of CFC is costing them a lot, I pray they are able to get something tangible in the market today before 11pm deadline time.
iffy1985
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The worst coach ever when talking about transfer history
zekceimy
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Thomas Tuchel isn't serious and doesn't know what he's doing as manager at Chelsea. Even those who are not managers or coaches saw this earlier that the Chelsea team need very good defensive midfielder to replace Kante since the current defensive midfielders available are not good enough with exception of Kante, again very clinical striker and defenders but this man Tuchel didn't see that, now look at the team? Thomas Tuchel now thinks there's no Roman ABRAMOVICH so he won't be SACKED. If CARE is not taken this so-called TT will definitely DESTROY our team mark my WORD. But I still have a feeling that TT will be SACKED before the end of the season
Fanabstz
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stupid coach is busy looking for defender while other is buying strikers
joseadedayo
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Seems like another bakayoko kinda player to me.
Bloodydior
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Chelsea please sack Tuchel and sign Ronaldo and new manager too
some sick fella spotted here. You should be a test subject and nothing more
Bloodydior
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Rudiger vacuum won't be easy to fill.... should have paid him wat he wanted
Are you so blind to the fact that they were barred from negotiating deals with anyone?
Naaaeklnt
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the only areas Chelsea know on the are defenders and defensive midfielders they thought defending is winning
Bloodydior
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tuchel don't have Sense again
since you've got the sense, why don't you apply for the job?
Bloodydior
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we only need a striker
the deal for a striker is on but still a DM is also needed. Think for once