Chelsea are considering making a January transfer window offer for Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios as both Carney Chukwuemeka and Cesare Casadei could leave.
Sources with a close understanding of Chelsea’s plans have informed CaughtOffside that the Blues are open to listening to offers for both Chukwuemeka and Casadei, who have fallen out of favour under manager Enzo Maresca.
Barrios is understood to be one of Chelsea’s top targets in midfield, with the feeling being that, although Atletico Madrid don’t want to sell, the 21-year-old could have his price, which would be in the region of €60million.
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As well as Chelsea, there is also interest from Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona, CaughtOffside understands.
Man City could also do with strengthening in midfield this winter as Rodri is expected to be out injured for the entire season.
Pablo Barrios looks a great fit for Chelsea’s transfer model
Chelsea have done well in recent times to sign some elite young talent, though arguably with mixed success.
While Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo have done very well at Stamford Bridge, there have also been some notable flops like Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk.
Still, Barrios looks like the kind of young player who could make a good fit for CFC, especially if they decide to make a change from the out-of-favour Fernandez in the near future.
Barrios has really excelled in his time in Madrid and it wouldn’t be too surprising to see a richer club coming along at some point and poaching the Spaniard.
Still, clubs like Bayern and Barca would also be very tempting destinations, so there’s no guarantee Chelsea would be able to win the race for his signature.
It could be smart, however, for Barrios to give serious consideration to the west Londoners at the moment as it might be his best bet for a move that guarantees him a good amount of playing time and development.
If they want to sign this player they should convince the player and his representative and ATL plus Chelsea FC has loads of quality players in the academy that can be good as this rumour link player’s to CFC . CFC should give the academy players assurance that they’re having a chance to play for the team (first team) . Liverpool got one of the player’s from the academy which is a future . Bayern Munich got musiala . The problem is the director and the manager that has no courage to deploy and play academy players to first team to BA develop . This new owner are business minder .we supporter we want success in the pitch lift up trophies trophies every season . Show respect to the academy team . Promote them and play them .