Thomas Tuchel remains hopeful that Chelsea will add to their squad before the transfer deadline after confirming one player looks to be on his way out.
The Blues spent big to add Romelu Lukaku to their Champions League winning squad earlier this summer. However, it may not be their only significant piece of business. Although time is running out, Chelsea remain very much active in the market.
Their top target is centre-back Jules Kounde of Sevilla while they are also exploring a possible loan for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.
There could also be departures to facilitate such moves, though. It means head coach Tuchel cannot expect a relaxing end to the transfer window.
That seems to be fine with him, as he confirmed they are hoping to make more additions before the August 31st deadline.
"Well we are hoping; we still have some ideas and we are trying,” he said of their transfer plans. “And not all decisions are taken regarding also to our squad.
“So there are some negotiations going on and we are aware of all the situations.
“Hoping as in meaning that we need something to make the coach happy or to be competitive? Absolutely not.
“Because I’m happy with the squad as it is, and I have a lot of confidence we are absolutely competitive on a high level.
“But still all eyes are open, and we are aware of all situations and you never know in football.
“But in the moment we are focused on the game tomorrow and there are not many days left to take big decisions. So it’s all good so far.”
Kounde’s potential arrival would be preceded by the sale of Kurt Zouma, whom Tuchel confirmed is close to joining West Ham.
It has been a turbulent time for the centre-back, whose move across London seemed to be on then off and now on again.
He has undergone a medical in France ahead of a £25m transfer and Tuchel made no secret of the situation.
“I will be completely honest, there are negotiations between West Ham and Chelsea about Kurt,” said Tuchel.
“Kurt right now is not with us but not because of these negotiations. He’s had some personal and family issues and we allowed him to travel to France.
“There are negotiations but to be very honest I don’t know where that leads right now. Those things can happen at this stage.”
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