Chelsea need to signal a central defender in 2026. (Photograph by Julian Finney/Getty Photographs)
It’s no secret that Chelsea have struggled defensively within the opening weeks of the season, with Levi Colwill’s absence being enormous for them. Due to this, work is being carried out on a brand new signing at centre-back, the place Enzo Maresca has specific considerations.
At the moment, Chelsea have the likes of Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Beniot Badiashile and Josh Acheampong as choices within the centre of defence, though the vast majority of them are usually not thought-about to be dependable. Therefore, targets are being drawn up for 2026, and a type of being adopted is Nico Schlotterbeck, who has beforehand attracted curiosity from Liverpool.
Chelsea contemplating 2026 transfer for Nico Schlotterbeck
Mick Brown has informed Soccer Insider that Chelsea have registered their curiosity in Borussia Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck, who may very well be accessible for a cut-price subsequent summer time as a result of his contract expiring in 2027.
“Schlotterbeck is any person I’ve seen a good bit of. At first I had just a few considerations about his lack of tempo, however he has bought higher and higher and turned himself into a really succesful defender. He’s a dominant centre-back, a daily for Germany, and a really defensive choice who likes to win tackles, win headers and take cost of the again line.
“I feel he’s precisely the kind of participant Chelsea want, as a result of I’ve heard they’ve been taking a look at him. They should enhance in defence as a result of their present choices aren’t ok, it’s harsh however I feel that’s been confirmed already this season.
“He will surely be an enchancment on what they’ve bought for the time being, and it won’t be straightforward to get him as a result of Dortmund received’t need to lose him, however he’s any person they appear to have recognized who might enhance their defence. In the event that they’ve carried out the work and carried out their due diligence, I can see them making a transfer for him.”
It stays to be seen whether or not Schlotterbeck is a participant that Chelsea make a critical try and signal, however given that he’s a left-sided central defender like Colwill, he might not be nearly as good of a match in comparison with others.
