‘Open to offload’: Chelsea will sell £33m player this summer if they get a good offer – journalist
Journalist Ryan Taylor has claimed that Chelsea will be open to getting rid of Kalidou Koulibaly this summer.
He told GiveMeSport that he does not expect the defender to remain at Stamford Bridge this summer.
It was a tough first campaign for Koulibaly in England after he made his long-awaited move to the Premier League for £33m last summer.
While he made plenty of appearances for the club, he at times looked as if he was struggling with dealing with the change in style that came following his move from Italy.
He returned from injury not long before the end of the season, however it is unclear how secure his future is at Stamford Bridge under Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentine’s reported preference to play a back four next season could see him struggle to establish himself as a first-choice, given his prior experience of playing in a back five.
Koulibaly expected to leave
Taylor has now claimed that he doesn’t expect the club to keep hold of Koulibaly if a decent offer comes in.
He said: “I have been disappointed though with the fact that Koulibaly hasn’t really been as good as he was when he was at Napoli.
“I wouldn’t expect him to stay. I think he’s one that Chelsea would probably be open to offload if an offer arrived that was suitable.”
The Blues made the signing of Benoit Badiashile from France back in January, and have been very impressed with what he has brought in limited opportunities.
They will now also have the return of Levi Colwill to deal with. The club are reportedly adamant that they want him to stay.
However, Brighton are keen admirers, and have already made two reported offers to the club to bring the defender in this summer.
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