Word stemming from the European media late on Thursday factors in the direction of Premier League giants Chelsea as being all however out of the race to signal Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt.
Thomas Tuchel’s Blues are of course recognized to be looking out for reinforcements on the coronary heart of the membership’s backline this summer season, on the again of the free agent departures of each Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
In flip, after beforehand focusing their attentions on Sevilla standout Jules Kounde, the switch group in west London have since shifted their sights to Turin, with De Ligt understood to be excessive on the membership’s wishlist.
An opening provide for the Dutch stopper is even understood to have been tabled, earlier than being swiftly rejected.
This comes with the powers that be at Juventus having made clear that they may solely half with the membership’s star defender within the case of a bid within the area of €100 million being obtained.
? Juventus have reportedly rejected a proposal from Chelsea of €40M + Pulisic or Werner for the signing of Matthijs de Ligt. ❌
The Italians solely need money for the defender: €100M. ?
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Chelsea, although, so far, haven’t come near satisfying such calls for on the half of the Italian giants.
And, as alluded to above, such hesitance on the half of the west Londoners appears set to price them pricey.
This comes with the newest phrase stemming from the German media pointing in the direction of a transparent new frontrunner as having emerged within the De Ligt sweepstakes.
As per Kerry Hau of SPORT1, having opened negotiations with Juventus over a deal for the 22-year-old, Bayern Munich at the moment are making ready their first official proposal for De Ligt.
Even extra vital, although, is the reassurance that Chelsea, in flip, ‘are out’ of the race for the Dutchman, who has ‘made it clear’ that he has his sights set firmly on a transfer to the Bundesliga champions.
Negotiations for de Ligt have begun – in an excellent ambiance! Salihamidzic is now making ready a 1st provide (however a lot much less excessive than reported in Italy) which will likely be introduced to Juve very quickly. Chelsea are out because the participant has made it clear that he solely desires to hitch Bayern. @SPORT1
— Kerry Hau (@kerry_hau) July 7, 2022
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