Chelsea are actually plotting a suggestion to rival Liverpool and PSG for the signing of a star centre-back, after they missed out on a deal for extensively reported Dean Huijsen, who’s becoming a member of Actual Madrid.
Actual Madrid seal Dean Huijsen settlement in blow for Chelsea
Earlier than the 20-year-old agreed his dream transfer to the Bernabeu, Chelsea had been believed to be prime contenders within the race for Huijsen.
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Dependable reviews from the beginning of Could indicated that Chelsea made Huijsen a “sturdy” supply to hitch them after holding productive talks with the defender’s representatives (Simon Phillips), and so they had been apparently prepared handy him a “profitable” seven-year contract (TEAMtalk).
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Race for Champions League qualification |
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2. Arsenal |
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3. Newcastle United |
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4. Chelsea |
66 |
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5. Aston Villa |
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6. Man Metropolis |
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7. Nottingham Forest |
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At one level, Chelsea had been satisfied that Huijsen would make the transfer to Stamford Bridge, however that dream has now been quashed by Actual’s advances for the ex-Juventus starlet.
Los Blancos have agreed to pay Huijsen’s £50 million launch clause, and this season will formally be his final within the Premier League as he nears a return to his homeland, regardless of eagerness from the division’s prime sides to maintain him in England.
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, commenting on Huijsen’s impending transfer to the Spanish capital, expressed his delight for the centre-half.
“Clearly, from my standpoint, you by no means wish to lose the sort of participant as a result of he’s been so good for us,” stated Iraola.
“However there’s additionally a component the place you’re feeling joyful for him, as a result of he’s going to Actual Madrid. I believe that’s what he actually wished to do. And clearly, we hope every part goes effectively for him.”
For Chelsea, it’s again to the drafting board for BlueCo, who stay eager on strengthening Enzo Maresca‘s again line with a key addition on the coronary heart of his defence.
It is lengthy been reported that Chelsea need a new centre-back as one in every of their principal switch priorities. Defensive trio Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile and Trevoh Chalobah have all been linked with summer time departures from Cobham, and a few reviews in France even state that Chelsea may take into account promoting Wesley Fofana.
Chelsea plot £46m bid for Benfica defender Tomas Araujo
Taking this into consideration, Maresca’s aspect are nonetheless firmly available in the market for one more defender, with Benfica star Tomas Araujo now climbing up the shortlist after Huijsen’s swap to Madrid.
In response to Chelsea Information, they had been in for the Portugal worldwide final summer time, however Chelsea finally did not come shut sufficient to his £67 million launch clause.
Nevertheless, that curiosity stays, and Chelsea are contemplating a bid price as much as £46 million for Araujo. That being stated, each Liverpool and PSG are additionally eager on signing the 23-year-old, so that they’ll face stiff competitors akin to the race for Huijsen.
It’s little shock that’s the case, both, with Araujo drawing comparisons to Barcelona legend Gerard Pique.
“Tomas Araujo is a contemporary defender, with stable build-up play and the flexibility to defend the world, whereas additionally possessing good anticipation and ball management,” wrote Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
“Tomas Araujo is sort of a Portuguese Gerard Pique. Due to this fact, it is no shock that a number of Premier League groups have picked up the cellphone to inquire about his providers.”
