Chelsea enter race for Werder Bremen’s Karim Coulibaly | OneFootball

Chelsea have entered the race to sign Werder Bremen centre-back Karim Coulibaly, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg.

The Blues have made a habit of snapping up young talents early and are reportedly interested in the highly-rated 18-year-old.

They will have to pay €40-50 million to secure his services as Real Madrid, Man United, Newcastle United, Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli are also keen.

Coulibaly has caught Chelsea’s eye with his ‘very composed‘ performances in the Bundesliga this term.

He has helped his side keep three clean sheets while winning just over half of his ground duels.

Chelsea need to reshuffle their defence, with Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, and Benoit Badiashile failing to cover themselves in glory.

The jury is still out on Mamadou Sarr, who has shone for Senegal and Strasbourg but struggled with Chelsea.

Chelsea need experience at the back

A reliable partner for Levi Colwill is a must this summer, and they could turn to Coulibaly to be the difference-maker at the back.

However, that would be a colossal mistake by the Chelsea hierarchy.

The Blues need an experienced defender to anchor the rearguard, not another centre-half still learning the ropes.

Chelsea’s defence has been porous this season, and they desperately need a quality centre-back to plug the gap.

They already have Aaron Anselmino and Josh Acheampong waiting in the wings and are secure in terms of prospects.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Jan Paul Van Hecke is a more sensible target.

Chelsea can take advantage of their relationship with the Seagulls to snap up the Dutchman, who is clearly ready for the step up.

Como’s Jacobo Ramon is another established centre-back with impressive numbers that Chelsea should be looking at.