Chelsea ready to pay £130 million to signal Atletico Madrid hitman Julian Alvarez

Chelsea are getting ready to Champions League elimination having been defeated 5-2 by Paris Saint-Germain yesterday within the first leg of the spherical of 16, with the defence faltering miserably and the offensive division additionally not clicking in addition to anticipated.

Whereas numerous defenders may be part of the membership in the course of the summer time switch window, offensive reinforcements additionally stay on the playing cards with the Blues believed to be available in the market over a grand signing as soon as the season has ended.

El Nacional has reported that Chelsea are pondering over a swoop for Julian Alvarez in the course of the summer time and are able to pay a whopping £130 million for the Argentine worldwide, who can also be on Barcelona’s radar off the again of a powerful season.

Following Atletico Madrid’s 5-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, he expressed he might depart the membership in the course of the summer time having didn’t yield a lot silverware with the La Liga outfit and the assertion would give Chelsea hope about signing him.

Chelsea could also be favourites for Alvarez

Julian Alvarez’s asking value could be over the £100 million determine contemplating his very good type this season, which has seen him notch 16 objectives and 7 assists, however despite a lofty switch charge coming into the image, Chelsea will likely be frontrunners for him.

Whether or not or not Barcelona can afford to match Atletico Madrid’s asking value stays to be seen contemplating their monetary issues, however the Blues have the funds to outmuscle the Catalans and likewise provide Alvarez with a a lot increased wage.

Having stated that, Atleti might additionally favor promoting Alvarez to an abroad membership as a substitute of strengthening a La Liga rival, whereas the 26-year-old may be receptive in the direction of returning to the Premier League, the place he beforehand performed for Manchester Metropolis.

It will likely be fascinating to see if Chelsea can get a deal achieved in the summertime, however Alvarez guarantees to be a large coup for them.