Chelsea could make a fresh move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde with Thomas Tuchel keen to bolster his defensive options.

Chelsea to return for Jules Kounde in January transfer window, with star sold on switch.

Chelsea have resumed talks with Sevilla over French defender Jules Kounde, 22, and will make room in their squad by allowing Italian Davide Zappacosta, 29, Frenchman Kurt Zouma, 26, and English striker Ike Ugbo, 22, to leave.

A centre-half is a priority for Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel. France defender Jules Kounde of Sevilla and compatriot Aurelien Tchouameni of Monaco are on Chelsea's list of targets.

Sevilla director of football Monchi is waiting for Chelsea to call him so he can push through 22-year-old French defender Jules Kounde's move to Stamford Bridge.