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FootballHow Chelsea Could Line Up Next Season with 5 New Signings, Including Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly
- Chelsea are expected to make at least five new signings this summer as Thomas Tuche pushes to strengthen his team
- The Blues have already signed Raheem Sterling from Man City and are expected to seal a deal for Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly
- Reports suggest that the west Londoners are hopeful of signing at least three more players in Serge Gnabry, Nathan Ake, and Presnel Kimpembe
Thomas Tuchel is set to parade a much-changed Chelsea team next season, with the Blues currently in the market for new signings.
Having lost three senior players already in the shape of Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, and Romelu Lukaku, the west Londoners are desperate to bring in new legs to help them challenge for titles next season.
Chelsea have already signed one high-profile signing after Raheem Sterling sealed a move to Stamford Bridge from Man City.
According to Sky Sports, the former European champions are now on the verge of adding Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly within their ranks, with the Senegalese reportedly in London for his medical.
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But they will not be wrapping up their transfer business with just two signings as more are expected to join.
TalkSPORT claims Tuchel's side will step up their interest in Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe and are hopeful of signing former player Nathan Ake from Man City.
Bayern Munich wingman Serge Gnabry has also been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
How Chelsea could line up next season
Should Chelsea land the signing of Ake, Kimpembe, and Gnabry, they will be in a position to parade a frightening XI next term.
Edouard Mendy will undoubtedly keep his place between the sticks, with Koulibaly partnering Kimpembe and Ake at the heart of defence.
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FootballReece James and Ben Chilwell could be deployed as wingbacks, with Jorginho and N'Golo Kante commanding the midfield engine.
Sterling and Gnabry could be slotted on either flank, with Kai Havertz leading the goal hunt.
Kalidou Koulibaly in London to seal Chelsea move
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Chelsea are closing in on a sensational summer transfer for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
Koulibaly is understood to have jetted into London to complete his medical ahead of a summer move.
The Senegalese centre-back is expected to fill the void left by Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger who moved to the La Liga.