Chelsea plotting £50m bid for this talented PL star to shore up defence

Chelsea are interested in Brighton defender Lewis Dunk

Chelsea are interested in Brighton and Hove Albion defender Lewis Dunk. (h/t Express)

The 28-year-old has emerged as a target with Lampard looking to strengthen his backline this January.

Chelsea have the worst defensive record in the top 6 and see Dunk as the player around which they can build a defensive foundation.

The defender has been a regular in the Brighton side and has made 20 appearances for the Seagulls this season. (h/t Whoscored)

Brighton value the defender at £50million and are reportedly open to letting the player move to Chelsea if their valuation is met.(h/t Daily Mail)(h/t Daily Mail)

Apart from being a reliable defender, Dunk is also a threat in the opponent’s penalty area and has scored 2 goals and 3 assists this season.

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A product of Brighton’s youth academy, the defender has been instrumental in the Seagulls’ ability to maintain their Premier League status.

He has won one cap for England. He started and played the complete match in the friendly against the United States at Wembley in 2018.

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