Chelsea have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to reports.
Following the free transfer of Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid, the Blues are on the lookout for a new centre-back.
Rudiger was a key player for several years at Stamford Bridge, but he did not renew his contract, allowing him to leave.
The west Londoners are reportedly interested in signing De Ligt this summer to fill the void left by the Germany international, according to Metro UK.
Chelsea’s interest in the Dutchman comes as Sevilla’s Jules Kounde has been linked with a move to Chelsea.
Blues manager Thomas Tuchel is said to be interested in signing the Dutchman, according to TalkSPORT.
Man United is expected to be a strong contender for the former Ajax star. According to reports, the Red Devils want to bring the Juventus star back to Old Trafford to reunite with Erik ten Hag.
De Ligt, who has struggled since arriving at the Allianz Stadium in Turin in 2019, flourished under Ten Hag at Ajax.
The 22-year-old has a £102 million release clause in his contract with the Old Lady, which runs until summer 2024.
