Chelsea are holding a strong interest in young defender ahead of summer window. The player has plenty other clubs showing interest and has €80 million release clause in current contract.
The Blues are set for a major summer transfer window. They have defensive reinforcements as the top priority. Atleast two new defenders are set to join them with Marc Guehi and Dean Huijsen being the top targets of the club.
Marc Guehi is one of the best defenders in England right now. He has plenty other top clubs luring around him. On the other hand, Huijsen is only 19 years old but is having superb season right now. He too has many clubs interested in him who are willing to trigger his €60 million release clause.
Chelsea are also set to part ways with two of their current defenders. Both Chalobah and Disasi find themselves on the exit routes. In addition, the future is uncertain for Benoit Badiashile too who can be sold for right offer.
Chelsea showing interest in 21 year old defender
According to Caught Offside, Chelsea are amongst the interested clubs to sign Ousmane Diomande. He is only 21 years old but is playing a huge role for Sporting CP. Along with the Blues, plenty other clubs across whole Europe are showing interest in him including Arsenal.
Diomande has a €80 million release clause in his current contract. Chelsea believe that they can sign him for lot less and value him around €50 million. However, it will not be easy to negotiate as Sporting are firm on their stance.
The Portugese giants are aware of player’s quality, age and demand in market. Hence, they want his €80 million release clause to be paid fully. This may complicate the matter for Chelsea and it will ne interesting to see if theg still decide to step-up their interest by making official offer.
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