Chelsea ‘interested in Achraf Hakimi transfer despite Thomas Tuchel planning contract extension talks with Reece James’

CHELSEA are plotting a transfer move for Paris Saint-Germain ace Achraf Hakimi with Reece James continuing to be linked with a switch to Manchester City. Following the takeover of the club, Thomas Tuchel is now looking to rebuild his squad at Stamford Bridge. The German coach has allegedly cancelled his post-season holiday in order to […]

CHELSEA are plotting a transfer move for Paris Saint-Germain ace Achraf Hakimi with Reece James continuing to be linked with a switch to Manchester City.

Following the takeover of the club, Thomas Tuchel is now looking to rebuild his squad at Stamford Bridge.

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The German coach has allegedly cancelled his post-season holiday in order to “devote his attentions” to his summer preparations.

Now Moroccan international Hakimi, 23, has emerged as a target.

Both Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen are leaving next month once their respective contracts expire.

And the futures of Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso are also unclear, which could leave Tuchel needing some major reinforcements for his back line.

Jules Kounde and Josko Gvardiol have also both been touted as possible new signings for the Blues.

Meanwhile, Chelsea could also soon be on the lookout for England wing-back James.

Champions League winners Real Madrid and Premier League champions City are both keen on the 22-year-old, who scored six goals and provided 10 assists last term.

The Athletic claims that the West London side are planning talks with James over a new long-term deal.

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And they also state that Hakimi is being monitored by Stamford Bridge chiefs as they consider a shock move for him.

The star previously worked with Tuchel during a loan spell at Borussia Dortmund and he caught the eye again when helping Inter Milan to the Serie A title in the 2020/21 campaign.

Hakimi has plenty of experience playing in a back-five and would be able to slot into Tuchel’s system with ease.

He only moved to PSG last summer after snubbing the Blues – but that has not stopped speculation from mounting on Chelsea’s interest.