Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton, whose price tag has now emerged.
A report from TEAMtalk has claimed that Chelsea are interested in Kyle Walker-Peters. The Blues now know how much it will take to sign the 26-year-old, and they will need to pay £30 million for him.
Chelsea Need a Full-Back
Chelsea need to add more depth to their defensive unit, and signing a right-back could prove to be a wise decision. They have a top-class right back in Reece James and a promising prospect in Malo Gusto. But the Chelsea captain has had his fair share of injury problems, while the latter is too young. So, the Blues need an alternative now.
Kyle Walker-Peters has proven himself in English football, and he could prove to be the ideal backup option to James. The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be an attractive option for the Englishman, and he will be tempted to move to Chelsea if an offer is presented.
It will be interesting to see if Southampton are ready to part with him midway through the season. The Saints are currently pushing for promotion back to the Premier League, and they will not want to lose a key player in January.
However, the 26-year-old will be out of contract in the summer of 2025, and Southampton could be under pressure to sell him if he does not redeem his deal. They paid £10 million to sign the player from Tottenham, and the opportunity to sell him for £30 million could be difficult to turn down.
Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the country, and the opportunity to play for them will be quite attractive for any player. In addition, Walker-Peters will be hoping to compete for trophies with a move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have had a difficult season so far, and they will be hoping to secure Champions League qualification. They will need to improve their squad in January to bounce back strongly during the second half of the season.
It will be interesting to see if they can bring in the necessary additions and improve their squad this month. The 26-year-old versatile Englishman knows the Premier League well, and he should be able to make an immediate impact.
