Chelsea have delegates in Argentina finalising the signing of highly-rated teenage Boca Juniors central defender Aaron Anselmino. It's understood the Blues have now reached a broad agreement on a fee for the 19-year-old and will pay just shy of his £20million release clause, including bonuses. Yet despite thrashing out the framework of the transfer, there is still one key sticking point that sees the two clubs locked in ongoing discussions. Chelsea initially hoped to bring Anselmino to Europe this summer, potentially looking at him in pre-season before loaning him to sister club Strasbourg in France.
However, Boca have other ideas as they're desperately short at the back and ideally, they would like to maintain the services of the player - most likely on loan - until 2025.
The Blues have moved quickly as there was an element of fear that other clubs could pounce to hijack a deal with Manchester United and AC Milan also among Anselmino's admirers following extensive scouting. Personal terms are already in place between Chelsea and the ball-playing defender and he is thought to be sold on the idea of moving to Stamford Bridge after being presented with their ambitious vision. Anselmino is considered a signing for the future and it's unlikely he'll form a part of Enzo Maresca's immediate first-team plans. Additionally, he has recently been nursing a muscle problem and has been granted permission by Boca to spend some time with his family, though he is expected to return to training in the coming days.
Chelsea remain in the market for another central defender despite snapping up Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer from Fulham amid growing expectation that Trevoh Chalobah will depart.
They recently made an enquiry for Nottingham Forest's Brazilian stalwart Murillo to gauge an idea of the finances involved in a potential deal. Forest are no longer under pressure to sell to remain compliant with PSR rules and are therefore set to demand a premium for the 21-year-old.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side were previously in the hunt for Chalobah but the 24-year-old rejected a move to the City Ground - limited any chance of the player being offered in a player-plus-cash deal for Murillo. The club are also still focused on landing some attacking reinforcements with a striker and winger still of interest.
Athletic Club starlet Nico Williams appears to be out of financial reach but Chelsea have also made checks on several other wide attackers such as Crysencio Summerville and Maximilian Beier. Ademola Lookman is also understood to have attracted admirers at Stamford Bridge following his stunning Europa League final hat-trick for Atalanta against Bayer Leverkusen.
Single-Bone
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Chelsea scouts be like lets buy as much seeds as possible and maybe one will grow to bear a golden fruit.
Lmao! Desperate to produce the nest Messi, Ronaldo, Mpappe.
Single-Bone
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Please sign Lookman for us! Boy will give you his all!
Puwbinpry
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You know Chelsea board wants the team in championship?
sudalmntuz
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we shall see
JobaBoss
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sell Gallagher he doesn't give accurate pass
by their comments you will know they are manU fans
Yeubcltuy
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wasting money for buying teenage players
I hope you will be there when it’s paying off
luhdklstuy
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wasting money for buying teenage players
Pubabeipry
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If it’s man city the foolish people around the world will say Oil money Chelsea have sign close to 13 players last season under Pochetino and they are still signing
How many players were sold?
Sotbcdlmnz
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sell Gallagher he doesn't give accurate pass
kopigao
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Argentine never disappoint
Enzo's performance in the previous season, in my view, was just okay. It didn't quite match up to the price he was valued at.
Yudbkmoprt
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Chelsea scouts be like lets buy as much seeds as possible and maybe one will grow to bear a golden fruit.
cihbclorty
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Chalobah n Gallagher are our own no need to sell them pliz
Zezaeilstu
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It would make sense if Chelsea can sin one or two established stars who can be thrown into the ring right away to ensure that top 4 is achieved while waiting for the young stars to mature.l hope Maresca can iron out a good team for next season to save the fans heart beak when Chelsea plays.The manager has s big job to do in the preseason.Good luck cfc.
yasbeiknop
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Blues all the way weight
Weddeilmrz
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excellent choice
Viubdimnry
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My neighbor just gave to birth boy, Chelsea should come and sign him 🤣🤣🤣
Yadabeiknp
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Chelsea aren't wasting money, but yes, throwing billions
cry cry baby is it your money
jojo88
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Keep signing, we shall see d end product
yeabdklrst
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Chelsea aren't wasting money, but yes, throwing billions
yeabdklrst
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You not wasting money, but throwing billions
yonailmpr
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ahahahahahahhahahah....13 players under Pochettino? chai. Please give us their names o
Oga u already sign 4 now plus the once you sign under poche count
Nikabekntu
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Lookman is good
Supermimo
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If it’s man city the foolish people around the world will say Oil money Chelsea have sign close to 13 players last season under Pochetino and they are still signing
ahahahahahahhahahah....13 players under Pochettino? chai. Please give us their names o
Ziuikmtu
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Blues are doing well as far as youth are concerned
yonailmpr
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If it’s man city the foolish people around the world will say Oil money Chelsea have sign close to 13 players last season under Pochetino and they are still signing
Iffy106
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Chelsea and transfer are like this
Jewacdenou
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good one
femblnpsu
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keep going up the blues 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Jafick
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Chelsea money na water
bowacdin
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I wish you all the best
Jumachelsea
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loophole Masters are doing it again again what next FIFA world cup
Samtex7
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Chelsea and signing of young stars are
akiamo
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come one London blue bulls🐂... 💪🔥!
Keym001
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Argentine never disappoint
Servant_De-Graft1
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Today, our enemies will say, we're wasting money and don't have any proper management and project but mind them, few years to come, it will make good sense. They will be chasing these youngsters with big cash❣️🔥💙
Harnandez080
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Wow good luck oo
Juniorpope
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All this signing hmmm 😂😂
AlviNashys
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Blues are unstoppable