Chelsea hope to add another attacker before the transfer window closes, but must defeat Tottenham Hotspur in a potential bidding war.
The Blues are already enjoying the services of world-class striker Romelu Lukaku.
However, Thomas Tuchel’s team does not seem to have completed the work to strengthen its offensive capabilities and has already found another possible addition in the Porto team. Luis Diaz, Portugal branch More football Report.
The International Business Times was unable to independently verify this information.
According to the report, Diaz is currently the “target” of Premier League clubs including Chelsea.
The Blues are expected to make an offer, but reports say Tottenham will also compete for the signature of the winger.
The report added that after the 24-year-old player made a deep impression in this year’s America’s Cup, the two clubs began to “closely” monitor Diaz’s situation and put Lionel Messi together. The four goals were tied.
Although Porto has included a release clause of 80 million euros ($94 million) in the contract to ensure that Diaz will not be sold at a low price, the possibility of his transfer is increasing because reports also say that his agent Carlos Van Stella Hallen has traveled across Europe with England, which is believed to be his current location.
Before Diaz’s latest news, Van Stella Haren hinted that Porto was open to the idea of letting his clients leave this summer.
“Obviously, in the great America’s Cup, Louis [Diaz] It is true that the club’s interest has increased, but there are no specific things yet. The players continue to enjoy the holidays with their family and friends,” Van Stella Hallen Said last month.
“Since before the Cup, due to his good results in the two seasons in Portugal, several clubs have been paying close attention to Luiz’s progress, but after the game, it’s no secret that people’s interest in him increased, but they Just approaching,” he continued. “I don’t know anything about Barcelona right now.
For now, if Porto is promoted by the sale, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are the two favorite landing spots for Diaz.
Although both clubs have a strong ability to sign expensive players, the Spurs may be more eager to pursue Diaz. It is said that they have been paying close attention to this player. for many years.
Diaz will continue his suspension in La Liga this season because he has scored two goals in Porto’s first three league games.
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