BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea plan to swoop for a £68m star who recorded 17 goals/assists last season, with talks already underway, according to a report.
Chelsea are planning a move to sign a £68m star who recorded 17 goals/assists last season, with talks already initiated, according to reports.
Chelsea are currently eyeing one of the standout players in European football, and one of Gareth Southgate’s squad members has caught their attention.
The 26-year-old has hinted that a transfer is likely, and Chelsea are eager to secure his signing before the transfer window closes.
Eze to Chelsea
Chelsea may add more forwards to their existing roster amid a busy transfer period, but they will face significant competition.
As reported by a football transfer source, Chelsea are currently linked with Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze this summer. Tottenham, Arsenal, Al-Duhail, and Lille are also seriously interested, but the West Londoners might win the race if they meet the asking price promptly.
Eze enjoyed a successful season with Crystal Palace and hopes to feature in the Champions League with Gareth Southgate’s squad. He has decided on a permanent move.
Crystal Palace values Eze at a release clause of £60 million plus an additional £8 million in bonuses, making the deal challenging for some clubs close to breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
As the transfer window nears its end, it remains to be seen how Enzo Maresca will approach the bid with a £60 million fee.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have players like Cole Palmer, who is currently impressing in Europe, and Marc Guiu, along with Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk, to bolster their forward line.
Chelsea’s ability to finalize the deal without violating FFP rules will be crucial.
Adding Eze to Chelsea’s current depth would be a significant achievement under Enzo Maresca, providing the team with numerous attacking options for the upcoming season.