Chelsea linked with Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte

Chelsea are trying to sign Aymeric Laporte from Manchester City in the summer transfer window, according to Rudy Galetti. The Italian journalist has told GiveMeSport that Chelsea have asked for information on the Spain international central defender.

Galetti has said that there are no talks going on between Chelsea and City over Laporte. However, the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners are trying to find out whether the defender is available and how much he would cost.

The journalist said: “Aymeric Laporte is among the names on the list of Chelsea as a possible reinforcement this summer. No talks are ongoing to date. Chelsea’s aim is to strengthen other roles but, in the past weeks, the Blues requested info on him.”

Laporte made 11 starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League, three starts and two substitute appearances in the FA Cup, and three starts and one substitute appearance in the UEFA Champions League for City last season.