‘96,69% successlly’: New Chelsea director ‘personally working’ on ‘Future Ballon d’Or’deal

 

‘96,69% successlly’: New Chelsea director ‘personally working’ on ‘Future Ballon d’Or’deal

Hieu Pham 29/12/2022

Enzo Fernandez is a player that Chelsea is attempting to sign from Benfica.

Enzo Fernandez is a player that Chelsea is attempting to sign from Benfica.

The Argentinian international is now one of the most sought-after players in the world after a fantastic World Cup. In an effort to sign him in January, Chelsea has reportedly made approaches and is even prepared to pay the sizeable release clause on his contract.

Additionally, sources have informed Si & Dan Talk Chelsea that the player’s transfer to Stamford Bridge during the upcoming window has been directly worked on by new technical director Christopher Vivell.

The new owners, who want to update the midfield over the next number of transfer windows in accordance with manager Graham Potter’s demands, would be making a huge statement by making this signing.

Chelsea’s acquisition of Fernandez would be their most expensive acquisition to date, but it appears they are willing to make the sacrifice in order to outbid their rivals.

Jorginho’s agent confirms talks with Chelsea over contract extension

Jorginho’s agent for Chelsea acknowledged that the Blues have extended an offer to the Italian midfielder, but 90min knows that negotiations are still ongoing.

Jorginho and fellow midfielder N’Golo Kante’s contracts expire at the end of the current campaign because the Blues have not yet signed either one to a long-term agreement.

The two players’ futures have been frequently discussed in the boardroom at Stamford Bridge, according to 90min, with the decision-makers disagreeing on whether to offer either player hefty new contracts.

Both Jorginho and Kante are 31 years old, with Kante having an ever-worrying ιnjury history, and Chelsea are loath to agree to pricey, lengthy extensions while new co-owner Todd Boehly looks to make the team more youthful.

However, it would be a loss to lose either player on a free transfer, and Jorginho’s agent has stated that Chelsea has made an offer for the Italian.

According to Joao Santos, “We have a renewal proposal and we offer Chelsea precedence.”

90min is aware that there is still a significant gap between Chelsea and Jorginho over a contract renewal. The Blues are preparing for a potential major shift in the summer by pursuing a move for West Ham’s Declan Rice in 2023 and speaking with the representative of Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Jorginho is interested in hiring him back in Serie A, and Newcastle and his agent used the chance to make overtures to his previous club Napoli.

“Napoli served as a symbol of our Italian home. We would be pleased if there were renewed interest, but Napoli has not contacted us as of yet “Santos threw in.

Personal terms ‘agreed’ with Chelsea ‘confident to complete the transfer’ of defender

Personal terms ‘agreed’ with Chelsea ‘confident to complete the transfer’ of defender. According to reports, Chelsea and a potential new defender have reached a personal agreement.

A new defender is one of the top goals for the new owners of the Blues, who will be among the busiest clubs in the winter transfer market.

Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig has frequently been linked to Chelsea, but activity in that regard has recently subsided. Chelsea appears to have shifted their focus to a less expensive option in that position, with Benoit Badiashile of Monaco a top target.

There have been two reliable updates on this one today. One below from Foot Mercato’s reliable reporters saying that Chelsea are confident to complete the transfer of Badiashile. Final details to be settled between the parties. The transfer will be around 40M €.

Additionally, the dependable Ben Jacobs of CBS has confirmed that Chelsea is moving quickly to finalize a deal for Badiashile. With the French defender, personal arrangements have already been agreed upon.