Chelsea ‘target Brighton defender Adam Webster transfer to replace contract rebels Rudiger, Christensen and Azpilicueta’
CHELSEA are considering a summer splash for Brighton’s Adam Webster, according to reports.
Blues defenders Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta are all out-of-contract at the end of June.
Thomas Tuchel could need to replace one or more of these key figures and is weighting up replacement options.
The Mirror reports that Webster, 27, is being considered by the new world champions.
The Englishman has been in fine form for the south coast club.
So much so that he has been tipped for a call-up to Gareth Southgate‘s squad.
Jamie Carragher called him England’s best defender when it comes to passing out from the back with both feet.
Webster joined Brighton in 2019 for a record £20million.
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He has made 80 appearances for the club but is particularly thriving under Graham Potter.
The centre-back has played 14 Premier League games this season and even notched two goals.
The manager not only gives Webster the freedom to pass out the back, but actively encourages it as part of the team’s game plan.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are eager to extend the deals of Rudiger and Christensen, as well as left-back and captain Azpilicueta.
The 32-year-old skipper has supposedly got a deal in place to join Spanish giants Barcelona.