Arsenal and Chelsea eye shock transfer for Manchester Metropolis defender Ruben Dias

Arsenal and Chelsea are believed to be serious about bringing in defensive faces to the membership through the summer season switch window, and the London rivals are plotting an audacious raid on Manchester Metropolis if stories are to be believed.

Caught Offside has reported that Manchester Metropolis centre again Ruben Dias is being seen by the Gunners and the Blues as a potential switch for this yr as they imagine they’ll capitalise on Pep Guardiola’s exit by touchdown considered one of his key males.

Dias’ participation on the World Cup ended this week after Portugal had been knocked out by Spain, and the 29-year-old, who was supplied to Actual Madrid and Barcelona of late, might now decide on his future sooner slightly than later.

Dias switch a tall order

Ruben Dias is without doubt one of the Premier League’s finest central defenders. Together with his bodily stature, sturdy aerial prowess, management and all-round skillsets coupled with sturdy ball-playing skills, he’s the dream for any supervisor.

Likewise, Enzo Maresca may additionally proceed to rely on the previous Benfica star in his time in-charge of Manchester Metropolis and in consequence, it’s tough to imagine that Arsenal or Chelsea would have a lot of an opportunity at his signing.

Within the occasion that Dias does want to pursue a more recent problem, a budding undertaking at Chelsea below Xabi Alonso might appeal to the 29-year-old over Arsenal, who have already got sufficient defensive depth of their coronary heart of the again 4.

His expertise throughout the Premier League could be a key attribute if he joins Chelsea and at a Transfermarkt valuation of £47 million, he could be properly throughout the Blues’ attain financially ought to he be open to the switch.

Nonetheless, having gained all the pieces potential in England with Manchester Metropolis, it’s tough to foresee Ruben Dias becoming a member of one other English membership if he’s certainly planning on departing the Etihad Stadium.