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title: "Chelsea’s defensive target opens door for summer transfer"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelseas-defensive-target-opens-door-for-summer-transfer/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Challies"
section: "Chelsea Football Club"
published: "2016-06-10T18:18:20Z"
modified: "2016-06-10T18:18:20Z"
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# Chelsea’s defensive target opens door for summer transfer

![conte](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/conte-500x333.jpg)Chelsea fans in the Transfer Tavern have received a major transfer boost today, with a big target of theirs opening the door for a summer move.

[French outlet *L’Equipe* quote](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Kalidou-koulibaly-sur-le-depart-a-naples/692305) Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has opening the door for a swoop from the west London side, although he stated he has not yet had any contact from new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.

> ‘Big clubs want to sign me and there is no sign of a renewal with Napoli. The negotiations for a contract extension have stalled and they never wanted to discuss with us.’
>
> ‘No, I have not talked to \[Antonio Conte\] but that may be soon. If nothing happens at Napoli, I will start to have contact with other clubs.’
>
> ‘The game In England could be suitable for me but I like Italy, I do not press for a transfer but I hope to sign a renewal with Napoli or we proceed to other solutions. Napoli also wants to make money.’

The 24-year-old has emerged as top-target for Conte’s new look side and our landlord thinks he’ll fit into Stamford Bridge perfectly.

**Chelsea fans, would Koulibaly be a good signing? Let us know in the comments below!**