Reinforcements are likely to be required for the Blues to reach the next level, with a striker understood to be considered a priority signing. The Blues exercised their option of prolonging the Frenchman's stay at Stamford Bridge until 2022, which was recently announced by the club. Chelsea dealt Kounde blowNewly-appointed Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is plotting a move for Jules Kounde and views the Sevilla defender as a 'priority' signing. Blues given Lukaku boostInter Milan president Steven Zhang has admitted that difficult financial decisions must be made this summer due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Lukaku has been a major hit in Serie A since signing for Inter and has developed as a player since his Chelsea days.

Source: Daily Mirror June 07, 2021 04:45 UTC