Bayern Munich have been tipped to affix the race for Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen this summer time.
Maatsen, 22, has impressed since becoming a member of Borussia Dortmund on mortgage in January however, as his mortgage deal doesn’t embody a everlasting buy clause, he’ll return to Chelsea on the finish of the season.
He’s anticipated to be made out there for switch this summer time and, previous to becoming a member of Dortmund, signed a brand new contract at Stamford Bridge which features a launch clause value £35m to arrange a transfer away from Chelsea.
Whether or not Dortmund will pursue his signature completely stays to be seen, however Sky in Germany state that Bayern are contemplating doing a deal as they put together themselves for Alphonso Davies’ potential departure.
Davies might be offered this summer time if he doesn’t settle for Bayern’s supply of a brand new contract by the top of the week, with Actual Madrid trying to strike a cut-price deal for the Canada worldwide.
Whereas Bayern need to hold maintain of Davies, they’re drawing up a listing of potential replacements if he does depart. AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez is reported to be the German aspect’s high goal.
Maatsen is seen as one other attainable possibility alongside Girona’s Miguel Gutierrez who, like Davies, additionally has curiosity from Madrid.
Since becoming a member of from Chelsea, Maatsen has managed 12 Dortmund appearances, all of which have come as begins. He has a objective and two assists to his title within the Bundesliga and likewise performed each minute of the Champions League last-16 overcome PSV Eindhoven.
Chelsea will entertain affords for Maatsen this summer time as they search to boost cash for a summer time switch spree which may embody a transfer for a brand new left-back, particularly if Marc Cucurella additionally departs Stamford Bridge.
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