Chelsea reportedly want to complete the singing of Sevilla's versatile defender Jules Kounde as soon as Ted Boehly's £4.25billion takeover of the west London club is completed and UK Government sanctions end.
The Blues are keen to make the deal happen as soon as possible, according to reports from GOAL.com, with several defenders leaving the club for free with the Stamford Bridge club unable to extend players' contracts.
Chelsea reportedly had agreed a deal last year to bring Kounde to the club, but the move collapsed over the fee Sevilla demanded and the late timing of discussions.