By Nathaniel Kay

'Slower than a snail': Chelsea fans react to potential transfer of 6ft4 player

Chelsea supporters have met the news that they may be lining up Niklas Sule as a possible summer signing with a variety of responses.

BILD reported the 6ft4 defender had been added to a shortlist of centre-back options that Chelsea are looking to bring in next season.

He joined fellow Bayern Munich star David Alaba and Dayot Upamencano of RB Leipzig, all three of Bundesliga influence.

Some fans were pretty conclusive in their replies by making it very clear they didn’t want Sule at Stamford Bridge.

Others were similarly sure that Chelsea would be making the wrong choice, mainly because of the other options they already possess in defence.

Marc Guehi is currently impressing on loan at Swansea City in the Championship and could be a cost-free choice if Thomas Tuchel wants to save his pennies.

The 20-year-old has played 24 games under Steve Cooper and might be reunited with Chelsea if the Swans secure promotion to the Premier League.

There were sections that welcomed Sule’s arrival with open arms.

Sule has been in and out of Hanzi Flick’s side at Bayern but was still prominent in their triple trophy success last year.

Upamencano and Alaba appear to be the preferred choices by Chelsea but they will continue to keep an eye on the giant German.

Nathaniel Kay

"Nathaniel is a football journalist who graduated from the University of Derby. He worked at Burton Albion as part of their media team for two years. Nathaniel produced regular articles for the club’s official website and match-day programme. He covered the 2018 U20 Women’s World Cup in Brittany and has reported from grounds ranging from non-league up to the Premier League. Nathaniel is a full-time writer for the Chelsea Chronicle, and was formerly their social media man. His footballing career reached the sparkling heights of winning the Under-13s Bloxham Tournament in 2011."