Chelsea have identified Juventus and Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt as a new transfer target, according to reports in Italy.
The 22-year-old was one of the hottest prospects when he moved to Juventus from Ajax back in 2019.
As per Calciomercato via Sport Witness, Chelsea will look to bolster their defence and De Ligt is the 'first name' on the list.
The defender's buyout clause of €120 milion will become active next summer, after three years with Juventus.
If Chelsea agree to play the clause next summer and De Ligt wants the move, Juventus cannot do anything to prevent the transfer from happening.
The news comes as Antonio Rudiger could be on his way out of Chelsea next summer, with his deal set to expire after the 2021/22 season.
The German is yet to agree a contract extension and has attracted interest from European giants Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and more recently, Bayern Munich.
The 28-year-old elite defender believes that his next move will likely be the last 'big-money deal' of his career so is keen to ensure that he will recieve a huge financial package whether that is from Chelsea or elsewhere, leaving the Blues scrambling to find a suitable replacement.
It is thought that the Blues will then reignite their interest in Sevilla's Jules Kounde, who they failed to sign in the previous transfer window if Rudiger departs. However, a move for de Ligt could prove to be a wise one due to the player's high ceiling.
With both de Ligt and Kounde being 22-years-old, the Blues would be in great stead for the future with either signing.
sheneny
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don't sell Rudiger... don't buy de ligt
RaiyanHasib
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Chelski will always be chelski n now want to be man city 1.2
but no one even counts the "Historical Tottenham" and 1 more thing, From 1999 to present day Tottenham only won 2 trophies whereas Chelsea was already winning Domestic and European trophies before Abramovich came in. So, don't be salty mate
AlexJuve
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as if Agneli will let him go
Billings
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We don’t even need this guy, he’s too soft and not better than Trevor Chalobah
Davowiz
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Why not just give Rudiger the 200k deal he wants, for now he is one of the most reliable defender in the premier League and Europe. In the end Chelsea will still sign a defender with more than 50m and offer contract close to or even more than the 200k in some cases so why not just settle with Rudiger
ChelseaFC_Addict
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There are things which Money can't buy and that's the case with De Ligt, He wants to be a culer and he is destined to play for Barcelona and this time even his agent or money can't stop it. Better you look for someone Chealse
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He wants to play for Barcelona 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 hayi. you got some jokes mate. 🤣
ChelseaFC_Addict
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They are preparing for Thiago Silva's departure. He's a good defender a world class CB ,him and Kounde would do miracles in marshaling Chelsea FC defense. Thomas Tuchel mean business
Babbdklnpr
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don't buy him for much than £50m
Nebaceimr
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Chelski will always be chelski n now want to be man city 1.2
bluesss
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But the player who deserves higher salary should get it , isn't it? And to not pay him higher , is it sensible to pay 100+ million to a average defender? i don't think so....
Yes , he deserves higher salary and Chelsea is offering him a improved contract which may reach up to £180k per week but you know that Chelsea really don’t have a very high wage structure. If Chelsea keep on accepting the demands, I am sure Chelsea will turn to current Barcelona and no player is bigger than the club. Chelsea is offering him a improved contract but he is refusing to sign the extension. Yes, he has been one of the best player under tuchel as back three suits him but in back four, he tends to suffer and look average as you have seen under lampard.
Moe-Km
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I only want him if he partners Rudiger. As long as we don't sell Rudiger to get to this guy I'm ok with it
Maverick00
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real madrid should get this guy
Eriq
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A dream future BACK 4💙🔥
erlinqhaaland
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All football 😁Stop spreading fake news😂 Chelsea will never pay 150m for De ligt🤫 Don't forget who his agent is😆,he will say give me agent fee of 40m and he will demand Chelsea should pay De ligt over 500000 a week and I don't think Chelsea will do that for him🤐 Don't forget the reason why Chelsea didn't sign Halland, it is the same situation.And Chelsea was not willing to pay over 150 m for a striker that Chelsea could have sold over 200m years to come.What makes u people think Chelsea will pay that amount for a defender???Wake up All football 🤭
Roman is keen to buy him
erlinqhaaland
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Those chelsea fans who are saying we don't need him are absolutely nerds 😂 He 'd be the replacement for Thiago Silva if he leaves next or next to next... Cesar 'd also lose his prime soon and de Ligt 'd be a long term plan for them
mesbcemy
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Don't sell Rudiger because of this guy
BVN
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Forget these news . chelsea don't need him
rezruz
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Just fork out another 100 million…🤔
retbcimsz
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All football 😁Stop spreading fake news😂 Chelsea will never pay 150m for De ligt🤫 Don't forget who his agent is😆,he will say give me agent fee of 40m and he will demand Chelsea should pay De ligt over 500000 a week and I don't think Chelsea will do that for him🤐 Don't forget the reason why Chelsea didn't sign Halland, it is the same situation.And Chelsea was not willing to pay over 150 m for a striker that Chelsea could have sold over 200m years to come.What makes u people think Chelsea will pay that amount for a defender???Wake up All football 🤭
AnkitDhakal
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Yes but they don’t want to ruin their wage structure and it seems sensible reason why the contract extension talks have stalled. If Chelsea agree with rudiger’s demand, other players will also play a hard ball while extending their contracts. The reason manu has highest wage bill in EPL is due to this same reason.
But the player who deserves higher salary should get it , isn't it? And to not pay him higher , is it sensible to pay 100+ million to a average defender? i don't think so....
vezdkptuy
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de ligt just 22.. for me he next vvd..
He's overrated Chelsea should focus on making Rudiger sign new contract
bluesss
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I always had one problem with Chelsea. They pay more than the player deserves.....At the moment there priority should be extending the contract of Rudiger...
Yes but they don’t want to ruin their wage structure and it seems sensible reason why the contract extension talks have stalled. If Chelsea agree with rudiger’s demand, other players will also play a hard ball while extending their contracts. The reason manu has highest wage bill in EPL is due to this same reason.
Rohit_7⚪
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There are things which Money can't buy and that's the case with De Ligt, He wants to be a culer and he is destined to play for Barcelona and this time even his agent or money can't stop it. Better you look for someone Chealse
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he never said that🤣
JaiNudin
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As long we have this trio there is no room for De Ligt
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de ligt just 22.. for me he next vvd..
JaiNudin
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send marina to nego.. it will be 80mil .. cause marina is good negotiations..
AlvinK88
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There are things which Money can't buy and that's the case with De Ligt, He wants to be a culer and he is destined to play for Barcelona and this time even his agent or money can't stop it. Better you look for someone Chealse
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Are you sure he wants to play for a washed up club like Barca? Only thing that would make him consider is the fact that Koeman is Dutch like him and even then Koeman's a shiet coach. So yeah sorry but you've not only lost Messi you've lost your appeal and financial power as well
descarts
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So that means Rudi is coming ....
AnkitDhakal
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I always had one problem with Chelsea. They pay more than the player deserves.....At the moment there priority should be extending the contract of Rudiger...
Chelsea_Fox☆addict
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As long we have this trio there is no room for De Ligt
hincrsyz
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If he is in TT plan then he will surely needs to get out JUVE. I feel he is not doing as per his caliber. If he not then I wish him do much more for Juve as he have high expectations.
TryNuell
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There are things which Money can't buy and that's the case with De Ligt, He wants to be a culer and he is destined to play for Barcelona and this time even his agent or money can't stop it. Better you look for someone Chealse
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ode he meant the barca that once had messi not this rag of a team
TryNuell
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De ligt is proving his worth and Chelsea wants him to form a solid defense. I doubt Juventus will cash in on him
we'll pay his release clause it's just his agent now
ClemJay
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De ligt is proving his worth and Chelsea wants him to form a solid defense. I doubt Juventus will cash in on him
Futbol_MeSSiah_30
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Chelsea: what PSG, City and Madrid can do, We can do better
kant23
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Chelsea and buying be like Romeo and Juliet
Culer_till_I_die
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There are things which Money can't buy and that's the case with De Ligt, He wants to be a culer and he is destined to play for Barcelona and this time even his agent or money can't stop it. Better you look for someone Chealse
1kingtemmy
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Do we need him?
raulgonza
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150m
YCEEog
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