Chelsea are keen to sign two attacking signings – in addition to Omari Kellyman – after having taken off their interest in Michael Olise. Les Bleus were contemplating a first operation for the Frenchman, who they had tried to sign last August, before they finally decided. that the overall monetary expense of the package, adding up moving and agent fees, as well as wages, was too high.
Bayern Munich have since stepped up and are set to sign Olise in a deal worth up to £50m. However, Chelsea remain in the striker market and the arrivals of a new striker and winger are among Paul Winstanley’s most sensible things. and Laurence Stewart’s move-in agenda. Interest in Spanish star Nico Williams remains strong and while meeting his release clause, estimated at around £50m, would be an issue, considerations remain over his salary and whether, like Olise, the overall package is financially viable. viable.
In addition, Barcelona, Arsenal and Liverpool are also interested in the 21-year-old Athletic Bilbao striker, who won Euro 2024 after helping his club win the Copa del Rey. Meanwhile, it is understood that Les Bleus have now walked away from the negotiation. The table for Samu Omorodion after seeing “several” proposals from Atletico Madrid for the loan of Alavés rejected, according to Spanish sources. Omorodion needs to prove himself under Diego Simeone and is also expected to represent Spain at the Olympics in France this summer. so it does not seem the right time to replace clubs. A move for Jhon Duran remains an option after fruitful talks with Aston Villa over the £19m signing of 18-year-old attacking midfielder Kellyman and the £37. 5m sale of Ian Maatsen. which is expected to be finalized in the coming days.
Maatsen has now spoken to Unai Emery about Villa’s plans and is expected to accept the idea of moving to Midlands, as he had hoped to seal a permanent move to Borussia Dortmund after a successful loan spell in the first place.
Duran is still desperate to sign for Chelsea and asked his agent to move to Stamford Bridge, but the Blues have yet to present a formal proposal for the Colombian; They have been allowed to speak on non-public terms. Villa also remains interested in Conor Gallagher.
Armando Broja will leave the club and is wanted through Everton while Newcastle move forward in talks to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Chelsea also have several other strikers on their radar, but there is interest in Leeds ace Crysencio Summerville, 18. Barcelona’s ability Hoffenheim’s Marc Guiu and Maximilian Beier have yet to make it past initial exploratory talks. Negotiations continue with Boca Juniors over the possible signing of 19-year-old centre-back Aaron Anselmino, who has inspired club scouts in South America.
Chelsea have already finalised the remaining formalities with Palmeiras related to the signing of striker Estevao Willian, who will move to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2025 after turning 18.
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