Chelsea could look to sell defender Kalidou Koulibaly in the next few windows.
According to a report from TuttoMercatoWebChelsea could look to sell the 31-year-old defender just a few months after signing him.
The Blues have apparently not been impressed with his performances so far and are looking to recoup most of the €30m they paid for him.
Koulibaly came on as a replacement for German international Antonio Rudiger, who joined Real Madrid free of charge.
The former Napoli star was expected to make an immediate impact at Stamford Bridge and become the lynchpin of Chelsea’s defence. However, things don’t go according to plan, and Koulibaly is now considered an expendable asset.
It remains to be seen if there are any clubs willing to provide the £295k a week star with an exit route when the transfer window opens next month.
The 31-year-old was a top-tier player during his time in Italy and the TMW report claims that he could return to the Italian league once more.
The defender still has a few years left at the highest level, and could prove to be a quality addition to most teams for the right price. Ideally, Chelsea should look to give him more time to adjust to English football rather than sell him off in the coming months.
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Meanwhile, Chelsea will have to dip into the transfer market for defensive reinforcements if they end up selling Koulibaly.
Graham Potter cannot depend on César Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva to start most games between now and the end of the season. Summer signing Wesley Fofana is currently sidelined with injury, but he is expected to return to action in the coming weeks.
