Hey, boy, don't go to Paris! Come join us!

Talented defender Nordi Mukiele seemed sure of leaving RB Leipzig to join Paris Saint-Germain, but Chelsea are so frustrated with the prolonged negotiations for Jules Kounde that they're now looking to pip the French champions to get the French-born guy with Congolese roots.

The Ligue 1 champions initially pursued the 24-year-old on a loan deal but eventually gave into Leipzig's demands of a permanent transfer, striking an agreement over a $16m fee and thrashing out personal terms with the Frenchman with little issue.

The Blues, alongside Manchester United, have been following Mukiele over the last year and Todd Boehly's side have now made contact with Leipzig to try and beat PSG to a deal.

While PSG already have the terms of a bargain deal agreed - Mukiele has just 12 months remaining on his contract - what Chelsea do have in their favour is the presence of former Leipzig striker Timo Werner, who is looking to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. Perhaps Werner could be used as bait to catch another fish.

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Chelsea remain on the hunt for at least one new defender and remain in talks with Sevilla over a deal for Kounde. The Frenchman is also being chased by Barcelona, whose interest has created a significant obstacle for the Blues.