Chelsea look poised to complete a deal for Nantes centre-back Papy Djilobodji, with reports suggesting the defender is due to undergo a medical with the English champions.
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Djilobodji to Have Blues Medical
The centre-back is a towering presence at 6’4”, and manager Jose Mourinho will be hoping he can add some much needed authority to what's been a weak defensive setup so far this season. Chelsea have conceded nine goals in their opening four Premier League games already.
A 27-year-old Senegal international, Djilobodji certainly looks like one for the present rather than the future and could represent excellent value, with the fee reported to be £2.