Chelsea are considering signing Leny Yoro and Milos Kerkez to bolster their defense during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Lille’s French defender Leny Yoro has become the talk of the town after celebrating his team’s first goal in a recent match against Toulouse FC. The 18-year-old central defender has caught the attention of Chelsea, who are looking to recruit him as a potential replacement for Thiago Silva. The Brazilian veteran is nearing the end of his contract at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea are already planning for the future.

According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea are interested in securing Yoro’s services in the summer transfer window. The talented young defender has had a brilliant season in France and is also attracting interest from other big European clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Chelsea see Yoro as the perfect candidate to bolster their defensive options when Silva departs.

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s manager, has recently dropped Silva to the bench in their last two Premier League matches, despite an injury crisis leaving him with limited defensive choices. This decision has further fueled speculation about Silva’s potential exit and the need for a new centre-back at Chelsea.

In addition to Yoro, Chelsea is also eyeing Bournemouth’s left-back, Milos Kerkez, as they look to strengthen their defensive line. The Mirror reports that Kerkez could be on the move this summer as Chelsea undergoes another squad overhaul. Pochettino, who has had a difficult debut season at Stamford Bridge, is likely to pursue a major rebuild in the upcoming transfer window. Defense is one of the positions he aims to bolster, with Chelsea conceding 45 goals this campaign.

Specifically, Pochettino is keen on upgrading the left-back position, as the current squad has three players capable of playing in that role. However, one of them, Ian Maatsen, is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund and has struggled for opportunities in the first half of the season.

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain is already planning for life without Kylian Mbappe, who is expected to join Real Madrid in the summer. The Mail suggests that Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has emerged as a transfer target for PSG. The French club is searching for someone to fill the void left by Mbappe’s departure. Diaz, who joined Liverpool from Porto for £37.5 million, is under contract until 2027 and is reportedly happy at Anfield.

Lastly, Newcastle United is making moves behind the scenes as they prepare for the future. The club is willing to let Dan Ashworth leave for Manchester United ahead of schedule, with Paul Mitchell being considered as a potential replacement for the sporting director role. Newcastle is determined to receive a significant compensation fee for Ashworth, who is currently on gardening leave until the end of 2025.

Furthermore, Newcastle is still in negotiations with Brazilian midfielder Joelinton regarding a new contract. Both parties have expressed a desire to reach an agreement, but Joelinton must agree to an extension before June. If not, he will be made available for transfer. Newcastle is keen to secure Joelinton’s future and may include a release clause similar to the one in his compatriot Bruno Guimaraes’s contract.

As the summer transfer window approaches, clubs across Europe are already making plans to strengthen their squads and prepare for potential departures. It will be an exciting time for fans and players alike as new signings and transfers take center stage.