Chelsea are making headlines with a bold move planned during the upcoming January transfer window, eyeing a double blow at Sporting Lisbon.
Under the leadership of Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea continue to be greedy when it comes to recruitment and are looking to strengthen their squad, putting a new central defender and a striker at the top of their list. The players in question, Ousmane Diomande and Viktor Gyokeres, have attracted the attention of Chelsea, but the potential combined cost of this transfer could exceed 150 million pounds (180 million euros) according to The Standard.
Sporting Lisbon, currently at the top of the Portuguese championship, would have been contacted by Chelsea for the acquisition of the two players. Ousmane Diomande, identified as a key defensive target, has a release clause of 69 million pounds (80 million euros). However, Sporting’s initial response indicates their reluctance to negotiate below that amount. The complexity of the deal is compounded by the fact that Diomande’s previous club, Midtjylland, is entitled to 20% of any transfer fee.
On the attacking front, Viktor Gyokeres emerges as another formidable target. Sporting demanding a release clause of 87 million pounds (100 million) for their top scorer. Gyokeres, who arrived from Coventry in the summer, has proven his worth with 17 goals and eight assists in just 20 appearances. Although other attackers such as Victor Osimhen, Ivan Toney and Club Brugge’s Antonio Nusa are also on Chelsea’s shelves, Gyokeres stands out as a powerful option to bolster their attacking force.
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2023-12-23 19:31:51
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