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Thomas Tuchel playing key role with Chelsea emerging as favorites to complete deal for 22-year-old superstar - Reports

Will Tuchel get his man this summer? are reportedly keen on signing Dutch centre-back from this summer. Blues manager Thomas Tuchel is said to be playing a key role in convincing the 22-year-old to move to Stamford Bridge. As per a report in the , the German manager's ability to get the best out of defenders is the main reason for de Ligt's interest in working under the former PSG manager. Juventus CEO Arrivabene on Matthijs de Ligt deal with Chelsea: "It's impossible to keep players when they want to leave the club - but all the three parties in the negotiations have to be satisfied", tells Tuttosport.

De Ligt and Nathan Aké, Thomas Tuchel's priorities.Juventus CEO Arrivabene on Matthijs de Ligt deal with Chelsea: "It's impossible to keep players when they want to leave the club - but all the three parties in the negotiations have to be satisfied", tells Tuttosport. De Ligt and Nathan Aké, Thomas Tuchel's priorities. While speaking to , Juventus' CEO Maurizio Arrivabene hinted that the defender has informed the club that he wants to move. He said: "It's impossible to keep players when they want to leave the club—but all the three parties in the negotiations have to be satisfied." The Dutchman reportedly has a €102 million release clause; however, the Italian club understand that no club would want to activate it. Chelsea are also looking to offer Christian Pulisic or Timo Werner in a player plus cash deal as per the aforementioned report. Matthijs de Ligt stats for 2019/20 season — Serie A

29 Matches
1405 / 90% Passes succeed
15 / 60% Tackles won
97 Clearances
25 Interceptions
5 Yellow cards
3 Key passes
3 Chances created
4 Goals

Happy Birthday Matts. Matthijs de Ligt stats for 2019/20 season — Serie A29 Matches1405 / 90% Passes succeed 15 / 60% Tackles won97 Clearances25 Interceptions5 Yellow cards3 Key passes3 Chances created4 GoalsHappy Birthday Matts.

Thomas Tuchel needs defenders for Chelsea rebuild

Long-serving centre-backs Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen have left the club following the expiry of their contracts. The German has joined Real Madrid, while the Danish defender has reportedly with Barcelona. Thomas Tuchel spoke about the need to sign defenders and why the club needs a rebuild this summer. He was quoted by as saying: "We have a delay in approaching players and making plans, of course, a huge delay. We are affected by it, players are going out. We are rebuilding, not improving the squad. We are rebuilding. This is always challenging, but we are up for the challenge." He added: "I don't know where we are from day one. What I can promise is that I will be here — if I can promise that — I will be here with full energy and positive energy no matter what. We will still work for Chelsea, and I refuse to think of negative scenarios. We will be competitive, on which level we will see." Chelsea have also been linked with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, Manchester City's Nathan Ake, Inter's Milan Skriniar, and Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found