PSG Boss Responds to Chelsea's Interest in Presnel Kimpembe

• PSG manager Christophe Galtier has revealed that he has been joking with Presnel Kimpembe about rumours linking the defender to Chelsea
• The Blues are said to be keen on a move for the French centre-back to help reinforce their backline ahead of next season
• The west Londoners are expected to face competition from Juventus in their pursuit of Kimpembe, with the Italian giants also keen on a move

Paris Sint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier has broken his silence about Chelsea's rumoured interest in Presnel Kimpembe.

The Blues are said to be eager to reinforce their back-line even further after securing the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli.

According to Metro UK, Chelsea have shortlisted Kimpembe among the players they want to sign this summer.

The publication adds that Thomas Tuchel is keen to be reunited with the PSG defender, who could be allowed to depart the Parc des Princes if his valuation is met.

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Christophe Galtier reacts to Chelsea's interest in Presnel Kimpembe

Galtier, who was recently appointed the new PSG boss, has now revealed that he has been joking with Kimpembe about Chelsea’s rumoured interest.

While Galtier admitted that he 'likes' the French centre-back, he was quick to reveal that he is unsure if the defender will remain at Parc des Princes beyond this summer.

"I’ve read everything that has been said about Kimpembe. We even laughed about it together," Galtier told L’Equipe.

"I like him – he’s a great centre-back but what will happen, I don’t know," he added.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are believed to have already made contact with the Ligue 1 champions about a deal to sign Kimpembe.

The Blues are expected to face competition from Juventus in their push to sign the PSG ace, with the Italian giants also keen on a move.

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Chelsea sign Kalidou Koulibaly

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Senegal international defender Kalidou Koulibaly has signed a four-year deal with Chelsea from Serie A club Napoli, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

The 31-year-old Senegal captain becomes the second signing after Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling since Todd Boehly's consortium bought the club.

Koulibaly, who led Senegal to the African Cup of Nations title earlier this year, joined Napoli from Genk in 2014 and made 317 appearances for the Italian side. He won the Italian Cup title in 2020.