According to the same report, Chelsea are also interested in signing Noni Madueke, 20, from PSV Eindhoven. Per the report, Chelsea have communicated to Benfica that they are willing to pay the fee they want. With Wesley Fofana and Kalidou Koulibaly signed up in the summer, Chelsea already have extensive, and quality, options at center back. Per the report, Chelsea will match the $87 million bid Manchester United for Frenkie de Jong earlier this summer. Per the report Chelsea believe that their main defensive target, Matthijs de Ligt, could be heading to Bayern instead so they are lining up alternatives.
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