The two clubs have started negotiations for the transfer of the goalkeeper. Chelsea who want to strengthen in this position has set their sights on the 28-year-old Lion.
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However, Stade Rennais, which has qualified for the group stage of the Champions League, obviously does not want to lose its goalkeeper, cited among the top 5 in Ligue 1. Talks have started between the two teams and Football Insider informs that Chelsea do not has not yet made a concrete offer. However, Rennes claims 50 million euros to release the player. The Blues are negotiating for half that amount.
Remember that Edouard Mendy has been playing in the Breton club for a season. Rennes signed Mendy de Reims for just € 4m in August 2019 and a € 50m deal with Chelsea would mean his value has increased more than 10 times in one season.
Edouard Mendy impressed in his 33 appearances for Ligue 1 squad last season and managed 13 clean sheets in all competitions.
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