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Tuchel says Chelsea are still searching for more signings ahead of Tuesday's
transfer deadline, with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde the most likely
candidate to arrive at Stamford Bridge.
Blues boss Tuchel admitted "all eyes are open" at Stamford Bridge when it
comes to new signings, with Kurt Zouma inching towards a £25m West Ham
switch.
Zouma's expected departure is set to open the door for France defender
Kounde's arrival, with Chelsea still determined to strengthen their squad.
Romelu Lukaku's club-record £97.5m move from Inter Milan will remain the
Blues' marquee signing, but Tuchel has not ruled out further additions with
four days left.
Asked if Chelsea could yet make further signings in this window, he said:
"Well we are hoping; we still have some ideas and we are trying.
"And not all decisions are taken regarding also to our squad. So there are
some negotiations going on and we are aware of all the situations.
"Hoping as in meaning that we need something to make the coach happy or to
be competitive? Absolutely not.
"Because I'm happy with the squad as it is, and I have a lot of confidence
we are absolutely competitive on a high level.
"But still all eyes are open, and we are aware of all situations and you
never know in football.
"But in the moment we are focused on the game tomorrow (Saturday) and there
are not many days left to take big decisions, so it's all good so far."
Chelsea will head to Anfield to face Liverpool on Saturday, with Christian
Pulisic a doubt after having to quarantine due to a positive Covid-19 case.
Pulisic missed the 2-0 win at Arsenal after returning a positive test and
was forced into isolation, but the USA forward suffered no symptoms and
should be available again soon.
Chelsea and Liverpool have both returned two wins from their two Premier
League matches so far.
Tuchel admitted Saturday's Anfield test will be a demonstration of Chelsea
progress under his tenure, but will not prove definitive for either side's
season.
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