Badiashile Is Close To Joining Chelsea At £35 Million As Potter Concentrates On The Defense

Chelsea and Monaco are in advanced negotiations to bring in central defender Benoit Badiashile for a reported £35 million.

Two complete caps have been gained by the 21-year-old for France.

Monaco’s sports director, Paul Mitchell, once oversaw recruiting for Tottenham and is willing to sell.

As about the possibility of losing players like Badiashile next month, head coach Philippe Clement said, “As a coach, we’re always glad when the transfer window ends.

“Let’s see. Whether or whether a scenario is intriguing to the club depends on the circumstances. The fact that the players are present in this situation with their attention on the game is what matters most to me.

The 6ft 4in left-sided center-back from France has apparently had attention from West Ham and Sevilla in the past. He has always wanted to play for a Premier League team competing for the Champions League.

Graham Potter is looking for versatility in his back line as Chelsea is now concerned about Wesley Fofana’s health after the defender’s setback in a friendly match against Brentford that was played behind closed doors.

Wesley Fofana experienced a little setback, which may sometimes occur at the very end of the rehabilitation process, according to Potter, who made the statement ahead to the match against Bournemouth. He won’t be able to play in the game since it will take a few weeks.