Chelsea have earmarked a centre-half as one of their big signings in the close season. John Stones and Marquinhos have been on the wish-list for some time but they also plan to move for Atletico Madrid’s rising star Jose Gimenez.
Standard Sport understands the 21-year-old was a target last summer and was actually wanted ahead of Stones, who stayed at Everton after they rejected four bids.
The Uruguay international has played a key role in helping Atletico challenge at the top of La Liga this term.
It is another reason why Chelsea, who also have a long-standing interest in Gimenez’s team-mates Koke and Antoine Griezmann, want Diego Simeone to become their next manager, as he could convince them to come with him to west London.
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With captain Terry expected to get another contract and Zouma’s form, the arrival of another defender will leave Cahill in an even more vulnerable situation.
Meanwhile, Juventus have told Chelsea they want Juan Cuadrado on loan for another 12 months, rather than buy him outright.
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