Chelsea ready to make formal method for £40m ahead

Chelsea at the moment are ready to make a proper method for an “electrical” £40m ahead, who may very well be in line to hitch alongside RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano has revealed.

Blues stepping up pursuit of recent attackers

The Blues have already bolstered their attacking choices significantly this summer season, signing Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens, however they continue to be eager on making at the least two extra additions to their ahead line.

Xavi Simons is without doubt one of the attacking midfielders in line for a transfer to Stamford Bridge, and Romano has revealed the Dutchman is keen to hitch.

Not solely are Enzo Maresca‘s facet trying to herald a brand new attacking midfielder, however in addition they stay eager on signing a brand new winger, regardless of already including Jamie Gittens to their ranks this summer season.

In a report for Caught Offside, Romano has acknowledged that Chelsea at the moment are ready to make an method for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho as soon as the squad area is accessible, with Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku among the many gamers who may very well be bought.

As soon as offers to promote the 2 forwards are finalised, the Blues plan to push for Simons and Garnacho, who’ve been recognized as their two main targets, and there have been options {that a} deal for the latter participant might quantity to £40m.

The Blues have already agreed private phrases with the Argentinian, however talks over a deal for Simons are believed to be extra superior, so the Dutchman might feasibly be the following new arrival.

“Electrical” Garnacho wants to go away Man Utd

Manchester United followers have been left fuming with their winger’s behaviour this summer season, with it arguably reaching boiling level when he was pictured sporting an Aston Villa shirt with Marcus Rashford’s identify on the again.

As such, it’s most likely finest for all events if the 21-year-old strikes on this summer season, and United’s loss may very well be Chelsea’s acquire.

The Purple Devils have been approach beneath par final season, ending fifteenth within the Premier League desk, however the Argentina worldwide managed to impress at occasions, with Troy Deeney claiming he was the one “shining gentle” within the Manchester derby again in April.

Journalist Liam Canning has additionally lauded the starlet as “electrical” previously, and he already has quite a lot of first-team expertise, amassing 26 targets and 22 assists in a complete of 144 appearances for Man United.

As such, a £40m switch charge could be affordable, and Chelsea will likely be hoping to get a deal over the road as quickly as potential, with the brand new Premier League marketing campaign set to get underway very quickly.