Rumour Reel: Presnel Kimpembe to Chelsea while Liverpool seek Fabian Schar?

Coral’s Rumour Reel

As Antonio Conte’s trademark three at the back formation begins to take shape at Chelsea, he appears to be eyeing a future key component with Presnel Kimpembe to Chelsea linked in today’s back pages.

David Luiz is yet to to make any real positive impact after his return to Stamford Bridge, while Gary Cahill has struggled with his form this term.

Kimpembe to Chelsea?

The 21-year-old centre back has enjoyed a superb start to the Ligue 1 campaign, accompanying either Thiago Silva or Marquinhos in Unai Emery’s backline. Playing 90 minutes in each of his seven league outings, Kimpembe has transformed into a crucial member of PSG’s defence, after taking advantage of Luiz’s exit.

Athletic and a clever tackler, Kimpembe looks tailor made for the Premier League’s rigours. The France-born player is contracted until 2018 however, and PSG will be in no rush to sell a potential future captain in the making.

Another defensive option for Chelsea rumoured today is Real Madrid’s Pepe. After winning two Champions League titles in the Spanish capital, his time appears to be up, after angering Los Blancos with his current contract stance.

The Euro 2016-winning crafty defender is holding out for a two-year deal, but Madrid are remaining firm on their one-term offer. However, Chelsea don’t have a policy of handing veterans more than two season deals and Pepe would likely be no different.

Pepe’s contract runs out this summer and the Brazil-born Portugal international is free to talk to potential suitors in January.