Report: Chelsea make decision on signing Ibrahima Konate this summer

Chelsea won’t make an offer for Ibrahima Konate despite having monitored the France international closely according to reports.

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The Blues announced Xabi Alonso as their manager earlier this month, with the Spaniard signing a four year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are preparing for a busy summer with reinforcements required in a number of key areas of the squad, including centre back, midfield and attack.

Alonso will reportedly have a say in transfers, which is different to previous head coaches Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.

Co-owner Behdad Eghbali has said the recruitment model will be tweaked this summer, and it’s understood the Blues have acknowledged they need to sign proven Premier League quality.

The centre back department needs overhauling, and Chelsea have been linked with the likes of Jan Paul van Hecke and Maxence Lacroix.

Chelsea were also linked with Konate this week, after it was announced the France international would leave Liverpool on a free this summer.