Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is seeking new defensive additions this summer.
The Blues have an exemplary defensive record since Tuchel took over, conceding just two goals in 13 games under his new five-back system.
However, Tuchel is expected to ring the changes this summer to stamp his authority on the squad.
The Athletic reports Tuchel has already identified three world class centre-halves he wants to bring in this summer.
One of those is sextuple winner with Bayern Munich, Niklas Sule, who faces stiff competition for places at the Allianz Arena.
RB Leipzig and France U21 international Ibrahima Konate is also on the list, with injuries and a lack of chances leaving him on the fringes of Julian Nagelsmann's plans.
Finally, Atletico Madrid stalwart Jose Gimenez would be a more experienced option, with seven seasons of regular La Liga action under his belt.
