Chelsea interested in Hoffenheim defender Jeremy Toljan

According to the football transfer rumours in German Media, Chelsea are interested in Hoffenheim defender Jeremy Toljan.

Jeremy Toljan has joined Hoffenheim from VfB Stuttgart for a fee in the region of 500,000 euros in 2011. The 22 year-old has a valid contract with Hoffenheim until June 2018.

Since his arrival from VfB Stuttgart, Jeremy Toljan has scored two goals and provided one assist in 54 games for Hoffenheim, including one goal and provided one assists in 16 games in all competitions this season.

The 22-year-old is considered to be one of the best defenders in Germany.

Jeremy Toljan has represented Germany at Under-16, Under-17, Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 level, winning 25 caps and scoring one goal.

Toljan has been in fantastic form for Hoffenheim this season.

The Germany international is a player who has impressed many European clubs in the last few seasons, and it is understood that Chelsea manager Antonio Conte would prefer playing him as a right-back.

How strong that interest is and whether Chelsea will make a summer move remains to be seen but it is certainly one worth keeping an eye on.

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