Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing highly-rated Portuguese duo Antonio Silva and Tomas Araujo from SL Benfica in the coming months.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Antonio Silva and Tomas Araujo have caught their attention, and Chelsea are willing to submit an offer of around €100 million to get the deal done.
Both players are highly rated around Europe, and they have the potential to develop into quality players for Chelsea in the long run. The report states that Chelsea are not happy with the performance of Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile. It seems that they are looking to replace the two players in the coming months.
Silva and Araujo would be superb additions
Antonio Silva has been linked with multiple European bigwigs, and he is regarded as a world-class prospect. The 20-year-old has all the tools to develop into a quality player in the near future. There is no doubt that he would be an exceptional addition to the Chelsea defensive unit. It will be interesting to see if Benfica is willing to sanction his departure.
Meanwhile, Araujo is highly regarded at the Portuguese club as well. The 22-year-old defender is not at the level of silver, but he is good enough to play for Chelsea. He could be a very useful player for the Blues, and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea can negotiate a deal with the Portuguese outfit for him.
It is fair to assume that the two young defenders will be attracted to the idea of playing for Chelsea. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they could challenge for major trophies in the coming seasons. Chelsea have done quite well this season, and they could secure Champions League qualification if they can build on their impressive start of the season.
They will be an attractive destination for most players. In addition, Chelsea have the financial resources to get the deal done as well. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Even though the two players will be quite expensive, they have the potential to justify the outlay in the long term. They could develop into key players for the club and sort out their defensive unit for the foreseeable future.
