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Monaco are pushing hardest for Chelsea defender Malang Sarr, with the French club aiming to snap up the centre back ahead of newly promoted Premier League side Fulham

Monaco are ahead of Fulham in the race to sign Chelsea defender Malang Sarr.

Marco Silva's newly promoted Premier League side are keen on the French centre half to strengthen their backline.

But Ligue 1 club Monaco are pushing hardest for his signature after selling defender Strahinja Pavlovic to Red Bull Salzburg.

Monaco are pushing hardest to sign Chelsea centre half Malang Sarr (above) ahead of Fulham
Marco Silva (above) and his newly promoted team are desperate to strengthen their defence

After moving from Nice to Chelsea on a free transfer in August 2020, Sarr spent the season before last on loan at Porto, where he made 19 appearances in all competitions, including three in the Champions League.