Chelsea are reportedly expected to complete the signing of Strasbourg defender Ismael Doukoure during the 2026 summer transfer window. According to TBR Football, Chelsea have a secret plan in place to sign the defender from their sister club. Doukoure, who signed a new long-term contract at Strasbourg in August, was reportedly handed a significant pay rise. The deal also included a pathway for him to follow current team-mate Emanuel Emegha to Chelsea in 2026. Strasbourg rebuffed any approaches for the player and he is now expected to join Chelsea for an undisclosed transfer fee in 2026.

According to TBR Football, Chelsea promised Strasbourg defender Ismaël Doukouré a future move to Stamford Bridge in 2026 to convince him to sign a new contract.

Ismaël Doukouré was reportedly on Chelsea's radar at the beginning of the transfer window. However, he has now agreed to extend his contract with Strasbourg.

Ismael Doukoure is wanted by clubs in the Premier League and Bundesliga. BlueCo sees Doukoure as a player who has the quality to play for Chelsea and are pushing to sign him to a new deal with the promise of a move to Chelsea. However, negotiations with Chelsea have so far been unsuccessful. Doukoure is a year from the end of his contract with Strasbourg, and negotiations over a new deal have broken down. Strasbourg has made the player train with the reserves due to the situation.