Fabrizio Romano gives definitive Bayern Munich stance on signing Chelsea outcast
Malang Sarr has opened up conversations with Ligue 1 sides in France amidst Fulham bid, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano on Twitter. The 23-year-old centre-back has been linked with a move away from the club this summer.
Nizaar Kinsella, via the Evening Standard, claims the Blues blocked the Frenchman’s possible transfer to the newly promoted Premier League side until a new centre-back came through the doors at Stamford Bridge.
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will allow Sarr to leave this summer. We’ve signed a new centre-back in Kalidou Koulibaly in this window. But it seems Thomas Tuchel wants another defender in the squad before letting the 23-year-old go.
Last season, Sarr played a vital role as a backup option in the squad. While he was on the bench a lot, the Frenchman did come into the team in critical moments. The 23-year-old played at left-back as well as centre-back in the previous campaign.
With Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leaving on a free transfer after the end of last season, the Blues have a shortage of defenders in the squad. We’ve only signed one centre-back this summer. Other defenders are also vying for a move away this window.
Cesar Azpilicueta is adept at playing both as a right-back and centre-back. But our captain is angling to end his time in a blue shirt. Marcos Alonso similarly has an uncertain future at the Bridge.
Keeping this in mind, the club need to ensure Tuchel has a strong squad for next season before we let any of our players leave. If we aren’t able to get any more incomings through the door this summer, keeping a hold of the current members of the squad is wise.
While Sarr isn’t the best of options in the team, the Blues don’t have the personnel currently to be picky about their choices. Chelsea have a long season ahead. It’s essential to have depth in the side.
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