The Senegal international is set to fly out to meet Chelseas squad in Los Angeles - where they are taking part in a pre-season training camp - and complete a medial ahead of signing officially for the West London club. -86.20m. Nonetheless, at a cost of just 6.0m each, there is no doubt that wing-backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell are the best options in Chelsea's backline. You can unsubscribe at any time. 2266.7 %, National team players: Chelsea are lining up a move to sign French centre-back Presnel Kimpembe from Paris Saint-Germain, while Nathan Ake could return to Chelsea from City. The Dane produced one goal and four assists for Brentford, having joined midway through last season. Follow Tuchel's Blues. Register now and use the 100 million budget to create your title winning team! Both missed big chunks of last season through injury but, when they were available, the England duo ranked among the clubs best players. Rudiger started 34 league matches in 2021/22, at least six more than any other defender for Chelsea, before joining Real Madrid this summer. External Link, Aston Villas new 2022/23 away kit Where would this Chelsea team finish in the Premier League table? Squad size: External Link, Darwin Nunez nets four as Liverpool record victory in Leipzig Elsewhere, Christian Eriksen (6.5m) could offer value as a mid-priced midfielder if he can secure a regular role at Manchester United. External Link, Preview: Leeds United v Crystal Palace The Scout looks at the Fantasy Premier League potential of the summer signings ahead of the 2022/23 season. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. External Link, Leeds United complete deal for Tyler Adams Get our daily Chelsea newsletter FREE in your inbox. Eriksen's 29 key passes after his full debut for the Bees in Gameweek 28 was the third-highest total among all midfielders in Fantasy. Something went wrong, please try again later. Sterling completed a 47.5million move from Manchester City on Wednesday evening to become the Blues' first signing of the summer and the first of the Todd Boehly era. 22, Stadium:

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Chelsea have already completed one signing in the summer transfer window and an influx of centre-backs could be about to arrive at Stamford Bridge for the 2022/23 campaign. Crucially, Koulibalys statistics in Serie A last season compare well with those of his predecessor at Chelsea, Antonio Rudiger. In the wing-back spots, Reece James and Ben Chilwell remain the clubs best options. With club-record signing Romelu Lukaku returning to Inter Milan on loan just a year after his 97.5m return to Stamford Bridge, Kai Havertz - who scored the winning goal in the 2020 Champions League final - is likely to lead the attack, with Timo Werner in reserve. External Link, The Scout's top defenders for 2022/23 FPL, Try our quiz on 2022/23 Fantasy Premier League, Jesse Lingard signs for Nottingham Forest New signing Sterling is set to be one of the two wingers up front and could play alongside international teammate Mason Mount in the front three. External Link, Guardiola: Haaland could feature against Bayern Munich The back three, should Chelsea get their transfer wishes, could see potential new signings Koulibaly and Kimpembe play either side of Thiago Silva in the back three, with Rudiger and Christensen gone and captain Cesar Azpilicueta also linked with a summer move to Barcelona. REACTION: Palace 1-1 Leeds in Perth

It may be filtered by positions. One signing could become two very quickly, as Chelsea are closing in on completing a deal to sign centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly from Italian side Napoli in deal worth 34million. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. In goal, there is no change from the last two seasons, with Edouard Mendy likely to keep his place after two excellent years at Stamford Bridge since being signed from Rennes to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelseas defence should remain among the most reliable in the upcoming campaign. While French World Cup winner NGolo Kante has also had trouble staying fit, he remains a class act when available for Tuchel. 26.4, Foreigners: Both offer strong potential for huge hauls thanks to their attacking output. External Link, 'Perfect night' - Jrgen Klopp on Nunez goals and win at Leipzig Chelsea's 2022-23 Premier League fixtures, How Chelsea's 2022/23 line-up could look if Thomas Tuchel completes his transer plans, Todd Boehly makes telling two-word declaration after Chelsea's Raheem Sterling transfer, Chelsea identify two backups if they fail in Nathan Ake and Kalidou Koulibaly transfers. Thomas Tuchels best Chelsea line-up could look vastly different for the upcoming season once Raheem Sterling and two new centre-backs are embedded into the starting XI. In terms of frequency, Koulibaly was quicker than Rudiger for registering a successful tackle, a clearance, block or interception (CBI) and a successful header. 32, Average age: Total market value of departures: 177.10m. External Link, Live updates: Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Following the exits of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen to Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively earlier this summer, new centre-backs are expected to be the priority and the Blues are believed to be targeting further defensive recruits, even after the arrival of Koulibaly goes through. FPL Watchlist: The best premium midfielders, New signings: Adams an ideal fit to replace Phillips, New signings: How Nunez can fill Mane void, Goal of the day: Walker's forgotten wonder strike, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard. This is an overview of all the club's transfers in the chosen season. Thomas Tuchels side kept 16 clean sheets last term, a total bettered only by the 21 of Manchester City and Liverpool. Todd Boehly already implementing refreshing Chelsea changes after Roman Abramovich exit, Mason Mount gives instant reaction to Chelsea completing Raheem Sterling transfer, Chelsea identify next target on transfer hit list after completing Raheem Sterling deal, Mesut Ozil quickly finds new club after ex-Arsenal star had contract terminated, 'We bought a whopping detached house it even has electric gates!' The Senegalese also impressed in attack, producing three goals and three assists in his 27 outings. Have your say in the comments section. Mateo Kovacic is likely to be his primary partner, while Jorginho would also be hot on the duos heels. James recorded six double-figure scores in just 22 starts in 2021/22, while Chilwell amassed 55 points over his seven appearances. External Link, Introducing the Blue & White Stripes for 2022/23! Stamford Bridge40.853 Seats, Current transfer record: Here is a look at how Tuchels side could line-up next season. Should the Blues' business go as planned, it is likely to have a major impact on the clubs best XI going into the 2022/23 Premier League campaign. Couple who've always rented finally able to buy their dream home after 3.6m win, Funeral boss arrested as FOUR decomposing 'maggot-ridden' bodies found at storage unit, BREAKING: Royal Navy scrambles warship to intercept Russian submarines in North Sea, Paddy and Christine McGuinness put on a defiant display on make or break holiday, TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Liverpool's Nunes 'talks' and Chelsea eye Saint-Maximin, Sports Direct worker GUILTY of trying to hire a hitman to kill love rival after sex with boss, Prince Harry wins latest court fight against Home Office over security arrangements, Hidden detail on Queen's neck in 5 note - that can only be seen with a laser, BREAKING: British Airways workers call off Heathrow strike as airline agrees pay deal, Dad killed himself after being 'ambushed' with disciplinary meeting at work, Emmerdale fans rumble identity of Amelia's baby's dad after shock pregnancy news, Red Arrows route mapped and full schedule today as jets travel across country, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers.