Chelsea have reportedly tabled a €45 million offer plus bonuses to compete with Tottenham for the signature of Facundo Buonanotte.
According to Fichajes, there is an interesting late battle brewing for Facundo Buonanotte in the background, as Chelsea have entered the race in a big way. The Blues have reportedly tabled an offer worth €45 million plus bonuses, which the report claims does match with what Tottenham have offered for the attacking midfielder.
Facundo Buonanotte’s loan spell at Leicester City has been a relative success story so far this season. Since the arrival of Ruud van Nistelrooy, his minutes have dwindled, as he has gone from being a regular to being in and out of the starting eleven in recent games.
There is speculation surrounding his immediate future, as Tottenham were said to be interested in a move. Spurs were prepared to ramp up efforts to bring him this month as Ange Postecoglou’s side continues to look for reinforcements that immediately improve the first-team squad.
Tottenham have reportedly made a €45 million offer to test Brighton & Hove Albion’s resolve, and it might be a deal they can tie up in the current window or probably the next. The time remaining in the January market is less, given the Seagulls will have to cancel his loan deal with Leicester City before letting Facundo Buonanotte formalise a move elsewhere.
To add to Tottenham’s complications, Chelsea have entered the race for Buonanotte, and they have reportedly matched Spurs’ offer of €45 million and bonuses on top. It is a bold move from the Blues for the player who is seen as one of the top young talents with Premier League experience.
Why are Chelsea keen on Facundo Buonanotte?
Chelsea have been intense in the market when it comes to acquiring the brightest young talents from around the world. Their project model has seen the club target players under a specific age for their upside in talent and valuation for the future, and they could view the 20-year-old South American whizkid in that aspect.
The West Londoners could bring in Buonanotte as competition for Cole Palmer or effectively move the latter to the right wing, where he is much more effective. In any case, Chelsea are eager to make a bold statement by signing the Brighton talent, who already has decent Premier League experience.