Chelsea was approached through Nahitan Nandez’s agent on an imaginable summer transfer, according to reports. The Cagliari midfielder’s representative has reportedly also contacted Arsenal, while West Ham is interested in his previous goal.
Nandez joined Cagliari from Boca Juniors last summer, but made an instant impression on Serie A and courted the Hammers in January.
A quick sale has been ruled out, but the Uruguayan may be on the move again this summer with his agent in Chelsea and Arsenal to move.
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Corriere dello Sport states that “Nandez’s lawyer is running for” The Premier League heavyweights to “determine if there is room for negotiation”.
As the player’s agent seeks to advance in his client’s career and secure a large salary, it remains to be noted whether Nandez is the type of signing that Frank Lampard or Mikel Arteta wants this summer.
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The 24-year-old operates as a midfielder, but has also controlled to score twice and provide 4 assists in 37 appearances in all competitions this season.
Cagliari is said to be willing to remain his star boy to build a team around him, a giant offer can cause the club’s president, Tommaso Giulini, to sell him.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, West Ham will be offered a loan agreement with a legal repurchase liability of 34 million pounds in January, but that offer will be rejected.
The Hammers can rekindle their interest with Nandez’s agent willing to make a move, the player’s representative seems to have his slightly superior prospects in the Premier League.
Frank Lampard warned that Hakim Ziyech was a coach’s nightmare before Chelsea’s transfer.
Nandez has a termination clause of 32.6 million pounds (36 million euros), meaning he would be available to Chelsea or Arsenal if they wish to force a transfer.
The gunners are running out of midfield roles with Matteo Guendouzi in disgrace, Lucas Torreira suffers to buy time and Dani Ceballos is able to return to Real Madrid after his transfer.
However, they are also suffering to move the budget this summer after not qualifying for Europe and would possibly not cause Nandez’s release clause.
It would be a challenge for Chelsea, who has pursued a competitive movement strategy while Lampard reviews his team at Stamford Bridge.
Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner have already arrived at the club, while an agreement for Kai Havertz is underway and a new left-back is a very sensible priority.
The Blues also need a goalkeeper to upgrade Kepa Arrizabalaga, while reinforcements in the central defense will take over a signing in midfield.
Chelsea see the flexible West Ham midfielder Declan Rice as a long-term solution to their centre-back problems, so Nandez could finish at the London Stadium after all to upgrade the 21-year-old.
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