Chelsea are gearing up a move for Atletico Madrid right-back Nahuel Molina who has been impressive for Argentina in the World Cup.
Spanish outlet Marca relayed that Chelsea are believed to be interested in the player as the Blues are ready to invest in a right back. Molina arrived in Madrid from Udinese this summer only.
The 24-year-old has emerged as Argentina’s first-choice right-back and barring a match, he has started all the matches so far in the World Cup. With Cesar Azpilicueta currently being used as a right-sided defender in the backline, Recce James remains their only option in the right back but the English international is currently injured and there isn’t any correct timeline regarding his return to full fitness.
Graham Potter has experimented with a number of players in that particular position but none of the combinations has returned with good results. Denzel Dumfries has been a long-standing interest but Inter Milan’s asking price could force them to search for an alternative.
Molina can also excel in a more attacking wingback role and in Argentina’s recent victory he played that role with utmost precision. Atletico are in a tight position regarding its financial condition and they need to offload some players to raise some money to balance its books.
La Liga have a very stringent rule in place and the Rojiblancos will be hoping to let go of some of their fringe players as Diego Simeone wants to address a number of positions.
Chelsea appeared to be interested in the player back in the summer but the Spanish giants won the race and they paid to the tune of £10 million to acquire his rights.
It could well prove to be a bargain buy as the youngster has already made some big strides in his career. Atletico don’t want to release the player and only a sumptuous offer could convince the club to part ways with the defender.
He does have all the attributes to succeed on English soil and Chelsea might have to act fast to have a deal secured for the player as his stock could be on the rise after the World Cup.
