Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has said he wants to have four or five centre-backs in his squad for 2026/27.
Alonso was speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of their pre-season match against Tottenham on Saturday.
The Blues currently have 10 centre-backs following the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for around £51 million.
According to Sky Sports, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah and Axel Disasi are among the players expected to move this summer.
The full list of Chelsea’s central defenders currently: Josh Acheampong, Aaron Anselmino, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Axel Disasi, Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, Mamadou Sarr and Tosin Adarabioyo.
(Daily Post)
