Chelsea are big fans of a marquee Real Madrid star as BlueCo plan to sign an "elite" level player this summer, with Enzo Maresca's side expected to undergo a seismic overhaul.
Chelsea's transfer plans amid Champions League race
The Blues are currently attempting to seal Champions League qualification for next season, which will have a key effect on their ability to attract and pay for their desired top transfer targets.
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Enzo Maresca could soon welcome a "sensational" player.
They're currently level on points with Aston Villa and sit fifth by the skin of their teeth on goal difference, and things could look very different by the conclusion of the next Premier League matchweek.
Race for Champions League qualification with 2 games remaining Points
2. Arsenal 68
3. Newcastle United 66
4. Man City 65
5. Chelsea 63
6. Aston Villa 63
7. Nottingham Forest 62
Chelsea simply cannot afford any slip-ups in their final two matches against Man United and European spot rivals Nottingham Forest, especially considering Stamford Bridge officials are aiming to be ambitious when the summer window reopens for business.
They will be competing in the Club World Cup as well, a tournament which could yield a seismic financial windfall of around £97 million if they win it, so Chelsea are understandably taking it seriously.
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According to journalist Simon Phillips, sharing another significant update on the club's transfer plans, Chelsea ideally want to sign two of their top targets before the CWC commences, and they'll have a brief window from June 1 to June 10 to do so.
Phillips also reports that Chelsea have "big plans" in the works, and one of their aims is to bring in an "elite" senior player.
Chelsea would love to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo
As per the reliable journalist, writing via his Substack, £202,000-per-week Real Madrid star Rodrygo is one man in this bracket who they seriously admire.
Albeit unlikely, Chelsea "would love" to sign Rodrygo, and he is among the men who they'd be willing to break their wage structure for, depending on if they seal their spot in the Champions League for next season.
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"Chelsea would love to sign any of the above three [Harry Kane, Alexander Isak or Rodrygo], and are looking at potential opportunities around players like this," wrote Phillips.
"Obviously all three will be seen as unrealistic and the reality is that they are very unrealistic, because we don’t want to pay over our wage structure for any players.
"However, if Chelsea get Champions League football then wage structures (with incentives) will go up at the club and players will be earning more on bonuses. This could make the overall wage package on offer a bit more appealing to players.
"We have also had it confirmed that Chelsea are prepared to break their wage structure for the right player, and the three mentioned above would fall into that category. I’m not saying we will sign any of them by the way, just that Chelsea are looking to bring ‘elite’ players I guess as well as youngsters."
The Brazilian has starred for Real with 13 goals and 10 assists in 50 appearances this season, all while featuring as a striker, left-winger and right-winger under Carlo Ancelotti.
There is little denying he'd be an immediate upgrade to Chelsea's wide options and further forward, but this attempted move would be a big reach to say the least, given his importance to Real and suggestions he could cost up to £131 million.