LATEST UPDATE: Chelsea has made a new decision regarding Julian Alvarez in light of the links to Oscar Bobb, according to reports.
Chelsea has been actively negotiating over the past few days to complete one more major signing, with Manchester City’s talented Julian Alvarez reportedly on the verge of a potential move. Enzo Maresca has been busy pursuing additional signings.
Current reports indicate that Chelsea is leading the race for Alvarez, but they may face competition from rivals such as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, provided they maintain their interest.
At the same time, Chelsea’s sporting directors, Lawrence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, are also targeting Alvarez, who has been urged by Maresca to join the team as a more clinical alternative to Nicolas Jackson.
Reports suggest Alvarez is receptive to a move after rejecting a contract renewal from his current club and has not participated in training since, indicating his willingness to transfer this summer.
Manchester City has set Alvarez’s transfer fee at £74 million, including an add-on clause. Maresca plans to trigger the transfer after finalizing the acquisition of a new goalkeeper, who would compete with Robert Sanchez next season.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester City is considering moving their academy graduate this summer, with Chelsea being a leading candidate. Maresca is expected to act quickly following Alvarez’s impressive performances.
Oscar Bobb is also being compared to Cole Palmer, and Chelsea is likely to finalize a deal for him before the transfer window closes, with Maresca keen to secure another significant signing.
Alvarez had a notable impact on Pep Guardiola’s squad last season, filling in for the injured Erling Haaland and scoring eight goals in all competitions despite limited playtime.
Chelsea fans are eagerly anticipating Alvarez’s potential move to West London, where he would be a valuable addition to Maresca’s squad for the upcoming season.