Chelsea are seemingly way too centered on negotiations about the probable transfer of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo to do just about anything far more concrete on Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic for the minute.
That’s what is currently being recommended by transfer information pro Fabrizio Romano in the hottest edition of his exceptional CaughtOffside column, with Vlahovic also attracting desire from other clubs these kinds of as Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.
Chelsea have issues up entrance and a signing like Vlahovic could be vital for the Blues as they seem to improve on last season’s disastrous performances.
The Serbia international hasn’t quite been at his ideal for Juve, but his kind at previous club Fiorentina exhibits that he’s bought enormous potential and he’d absolutely be an upgrade on flops like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Romelu Lukaku at Stamford Bridge.
Continue to, it seems that talks with Caicedo are Chelsea’s key priority, with midfield also an area that wants strengthening just after the departures of the two N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic this summer months, as effectively as Jorginho back in January.
“Chelsea are not at present in talks about Dusan Vlahovic since they are only centered on Moises Caicedo, I preserve repeating that for the reason that it is what I know,” Romano explained.
“Negotiations and verbal exchanges are ongoing with Brighton, and so there are no talks for Vlahovic at this phase. There is nothing at all concrete to report on this, just appreciation for the player by Chelsea and Bayern (and Thomas Tuchel in specific), but no concrete negotiations.
“I’m informed PSG had contacts on Tuesday to be educated on disorders of Vlahovic deal, they really like Vlahovic but they have a few or four options on their checklist for the new striker so let us see what they decide to do in terms of bids.”
On Chelsea exits, Romano additional: “Chelsea are still hoping for Hakim Ziyech to revive his transfer to Saudi Arabia, or to locate a further solution in Europe. In the meantime, they’re also nonetheless waiting for Inter to submit a new proposal for Romelu Lukaku, and they want to offer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as nicely. Auba’s wages are an difficulty for lots of European golf equipment, and this is why Chelsea are hoping to discover a option with Saudi golf equipment.
“Callum Hudson-Odoi has resolved to go away Chelsea for a new obstacle, and discussions are ongoing more than his long run – he is an additional Chelsea player with techniques from Saudi golf equipment, but his priority is to remain in Europe.”