5 dominant centre-backs Chelsea might target to replace Cahill

#4 Malang Sarr (OGC Nice & France)

The youngster would provide the missing aggression for Chelsea

oung, aggressive and left-footed, the 19-year-old seems tailor-made for Chelsea and the Premier League.

A mainstay in the Nice side that shocked everyone in Ligue 1 by finishing third last season and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League qualifying stage.

Confident on the ball with an assurance that one would expect from an older defender, the French U-20 international has not played as much as he did last season due to certain tactical switches made by manager Luicen Favre.

A tough, tackling, great in the air defender who takes no nonsense and is aggressive in his tackling as well as in his marking, his can-do attitude and fearlessness would provide a perfect foil for the more cultured Christensen or Rudiger as he would cover for these guys whenever they look to bring the ball out of defence.

If he signs, he could provide the tenacity that has been a hallmark of Cahill's playing style at Stamford Bridge while offering more in terms of forward-thinking and being proactive.

It is unclear just how much the French Riviera side would demand for the youngster's services but given his potential for greatness, it could prove to be a deal as successful as Cahill's.