Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Fermin Lopez from Barcelona and Rafael Leao from AC Milan this year.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Chelsea are prepared to offer €150 million to get the deals done for Fermin Lopez and Rafael Leao. The Blues are serious about rebuilding the project with Liam Rosenior, and they are prepared to back the new manager with substantial funds. It will be interesting to see if they can sign the two players.
Lopez can operate as an attacking midfielder as well as a central midfielder. He will add technical ability, ingenuity, and creativity to the side. Chelsea are lacking a midfielder, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition.
The player has been linked with multiple Premier League clubs, and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea can get the deal done. Barcelona could be tempted to sell the Spanish international if a lucrative proposal is presented.
Leao would be a superb addition
On the other hand, Rafael Leao has done quite well for AC Milan, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Chelsea. Leao is at the peak of his career, and he will look to compete at the highest level. This is a golden opportunity for him to test himself in the Premier League.
The Portuguese international will look to add goals and creativity to the Chelsea attack. The Blues are lacking a player who can take on defenders and beat them in 1v1 situations. The Portuguese international will help drive the team forward as well. Leao has the physicality and technical attributes for Premier League football, and he could be a massive hit at Chelsea.
It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official proposal to get the deal done. Both clubs could be tempted to sell their respective players if a suitable offer is presented.
€150 million seems sufficient for the two players, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the two players will certainly be attracted to the idea of joining them.
