Chelsea have now made contact with Ateltico Madrid over signing Pablo Barrios, based on reviews, and have been advised how a lot it would take to lure the midfielder away from Spain in 2026.
With the January switch window lower than two months away, the Blues already have a watch on potential reinforcements. It is a uncommon day when these in West London aren’t excited about the switch window and Todd Boehly might be about to spend massive but once more to assist Chelsea bridge the hole on Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Having already welcomed the likes of Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro in the summertime, these at Stamford Bridge are actually reportedly considering signing Ousmane Diomande.
The Sporting CP defender is among the most promising centre-backs in Europe and definitely matches the standards of younger stars that Chelsea have been recruiting in recent times. However he isn’t the one goal of their sights.
The Blues have additionally been linked with a midfield improve in Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton. The England worldwide is among the many most sought-after abilities within the Premier League and may have the largest determination of his profession to make in the end. Whether or not that ends in a transfer to West London stays to be seen.
With Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez on the base of the Blues’ midfield, it could take fairly the expertise to take a beginning spot in the course of Enzo Maresca‘s aspect, however that will not stand in the best way of BlueCo’s spending.
If it isn’t Wharton that arrives in 2026, then it might be Atletico Madrid star Barrios, who has entered Chelsea’s radar forward of the January switch window.
In accordance with reviews in Spain, Chelsea have now made contact over signing Barrios from Atletico Madrid, solely to be advised that the Spanish membership will solely be accepting affords within the area of €100m (£88m).
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While cash hasn’t been an issue for Chelsea previously, they need to query whether or not they really want one other midfielder with Caicedo and Fernandez already performing so properly collectively this season.
|
League stats P90 25/26 |
Barrios |
Caicedo |
Fernandez |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Minutes |
856 |
945 |
880 |
|
Progressive Passes |
7.47 |
5.71 |
8.16 |
|
Tackles Gained |
0.95 |
1.90 |
0.71 |
|
Ball Recoveries |
6.11 |
5.43 |
3.88 |
Barrios has actually impressed sufficient to pressure Chelsea to ask themselves the query about his potential arrival, however whether or not they can lure him away from Atletico Madrid is one other query totally.
Diego Simeone is a giant fan of the midfielder and advised reporters when the 22-year-old was first breaking via: “He has a unbelievable recreation, and I advised him that we’re going to work to form it. Koke is there now (on the ‘5’) and we are attempting to deliver out Pablo’s full potential. He has to develop, however he’s doing very properly. I’m excited. He’s a child from the academy, and he can play a number of roles.”
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