Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde.
According to Fichajes, the Blues are poised to make him the most expensive signing in the team's history, but it remains to be seen whether they are ready to make a formal offer to sign the 25-year-old. Chelsea could offer €115 million this summer or next for €130 million.
The Uruguay international has become one of the best midfielders in the world at Real Madrid and is an indispensable asset to Carlo Ancelotti.
In addition to his qualities as a footballer, Valverde is very versatile and can play multiple positions on the pitch. For Mauricio Pochettino, he could be a sensational acquisition.
It is well known that Chelsea needed to bring in midfield reinforcements after approving the departures of Mason Mount, Ngoro Kante and Matteo Kovacic. People like Connor Gallagher may soon leave the club.
Obviously, Chelsea need to bring in more quality and depth in midfield. Valverde will add creativity, control and defensive discipline to the Chelsea midfield.
However, the player is under contract with Real Madrid until the summer of 2027 and the Spanish club is not under pressure to sell him. Real Madrid are looking to put together a team for the future and it seems unlikely that they will approve the Uruguay international's departure anytime soon.
They have assembled a very talented midfield squad that includes Federico Valverde, Aurelian Chuameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham. With the likes of Tony Kroos and Luka Modric in their old age, Real Madrid are looking to retain the future of these young talents.
The midfielder, who scored 12 goals and seven assists in all competitions last season, can form a quality partnership with the likes of Enzo Fernandez.
Article source: 68 Sports