Tomori became a regular in the Blues’ first team during the 2019-20 campaign. However, he was starved of playing time the following season and was sent out on loan to Milan. Despite his impressive performances, the Blues opted to sell him. Tomori excelled in his second season with the Rossoneri, helping them win the 2021-22 Serie A title.
Thomas Tuchel’s side are eager to sign a defender to replace Antonio Rudiger, who is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer. Jules Kounde has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
He has evolved into one of the hottest properties in Europe during his time with Sevilla. Wright-Phillips believes the Blues could have kept Tomori instead of spending big on Kounde.
According to Barca Times, the west Londoners were the frontrunners to sign Jules Kounde, but Barcelona could enter the race to sign the Frenchman.
Chelsea’s decision to sell Tammy Abraham has also backfired
In addition to offloading Tomori, the Blues also sold Tammy Abraham to AS Roma for £34 million last summer. The club signed Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan for a club-record fee of £97.5 million as a replacement for the 24-year-old English forward.
Lukaku, though, endured a dismal 2021-22 campaign, scoring just 15 goals in 44 games across competitions. The Belgian has fallen out of favour with manager Thomas Tuchel after struggling to adapt to his system and is now reportedly seeking a return to Inter Milan.
Abraham, meanwhile, has thrived under Jose Mourinho in Rome. He scored 27 goals in 53 appearances across competitions, winning the UEFA Europa Conference League in his first season at Roma.
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