Chelsea are eyeing a move forReal Madridmidfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as they ρłɑɴ to strengthen their midfield this summer, according toSPORT.
The ɾєρօɾτ even claims the Blues have made an opening bid for the 23-year-old thatLos Blancosrєjєƈτed. The West Londoners ɾєρօɾτedly submitted a €60 million offer.
However,Chelseaare ready to return with an increased offer for the France international.
They ρłɑɴ on submitting a bid of €80 million which is the same amount the 14-time UEFA Champions League winners paid to AS Monaco to sign him last summer.
Chelsea were in for Tchouameni before he moved toReal Madrid, and they retained their interest in signing him.
Tchouameni’s season has been inconsistent, and he has blown hot and cold in his new environment.
At first, he looked like the perfect replacement for Casemiro, who had gone to Manchester United, but his form began to drop as the season entered its second half.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti dropped him to the bench. The Italian manager started Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Federico Valverde in the centre.
The ɾєρօɾτs state thatReal Madridwill consider Chelsea’s offer when it comes even though they know the player’s qualities.
The cub understands that the first year is not always the smoothest transition, as players can take time to adapt.
Moreover, they know he can kick on next season. But he might also want to leave for a team that needs his services.
Chelsea need an authoritative defensive midfielder to partner with Enzo Fernandez at the base of their middle.
Incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino is pushing for the Blues to signone or two holding midfielders ahead of next season.
They have shown interest in Moises Caicedo, Manuel Ugarte, and Romeo Lavia.
Chelsea have needed a defensive midfielder for some time now, and they could sign one of the most promising ones. It looks like Madrid are open to a sale.
