Chelsea considering Jeremie Frimpong move?

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong.

The Blues have been busy strengthening in a number of areas over the summer, recruiting a number of players, including Axel Disasi, Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nknunku.

While they are keen to bring in a new striker before Friday's deadline, Chelsea are also considering whether to sign a new right-back.

Mauricio Pochettino's first-choice right-back Reece James has been plagued by injury issues over the past year and the Chelsea captain is currently sidelined with a hamstring problem.

While Malo Gusto has started the last two matches in James' absence, the Blues could turn to the transfer market to bolster the right side of their defence.

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According to Fichajes, the West London club have identified Leverkusen's Frimpong as a potential transfer target.

The report claims Chelsea will have to make a decision in the coming days whether to step up their interest in the Netherlands international.

The Bundesliga club are said to be reluctant to part ways with the 22-year-old unless they receive a substantial offer.

Manchester United were understood to be interested in signing Frimpong earlier this summer, but they decided to turn their attention to other targets.

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Frimpong has built a reputation at Leverkusen as a defender who likes to play on the front foot and contribute to his side's attacking play.

The Dutchman, who can also operate as a wing-back, has made a positive start to the new season, registering one goal and two assists in three competitive appearances.

In total, Frimpong has scored 13 goals and provided 21 assists in 98 games since joining Leverkusen from Celtic in June 2021.

The Scottish Premiership side would reportedly receive a sell-on clause if Frimpong is sold by Xabi Alonso's side.