Chelsea have added Samuel Lino to their list of attacking targets ahead of future windows, with the Brazilian now a crucial part of Atletico Madrid.
According to Fichajes, Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Samuel Lino ahead of next summer, and could monitor the Brazilian’s performances throughout the current campaign. Atletico Madrid considers the winger as a critical part of their current plans but could be tempted to sell for a sizeable offer.
Chelsea fans will think, why do they need another winger when they spent a fortune on new ones during the summer? Apart from the late addition of Jadon Sancho, Chelsea also brought in Joao Felix and Pedro Neto while discarding Raheem Sterling, who left to join Arsenal on a season-long loan deal.
On paper, Chelsea probably have one of the most talented wingers around, but the club are adopting a policy of ruthless evolution. This means there are no guarantees to their current stars that they will be here next season, especially if they are not performing well. For instance, Mykhailo Mudryk is looking to leave after being sidelined since the new season began.
In the market, Chelsea are already identifying new targets and are eager to do the background work ahead of a move next summer or even in the winter window. One such player is Samuel Lino, with the Atletico Madrid man recently gaining prominence under manager Diego Simeone.
He has been an important player for them this season, meaning even if teams like Chelsea come into the equation, there will be some level of reluctance to sell the winger. Lino excels with his speed and directness on the left wing, which could be seen as a significant weapon by the likes of Chelsea.
Atletico could sell for a big offer
As per the report, Atletico Madrid considers Lino as a critical part of their plans, but could be up for sale if a sizeable offer comes along. The story insists they could consider selling him for €40 million or more, which will represent a massive profit on their €6 million investment in the Brazilian winger back in 2022.
Chelsea will be prepared to pay big for the €40 million-rated Brazilian wide-man should the conditions suit their cause. For Atletico, such a sale would help their financial cause, but more importantly, allow Lino an opportunity to come into an ultra-competitive atmosphere at Stamford Bridge.
