Chelsea have made progress in their pursuit of a new defender, with two key developments boosting their chances. The first involves Sporting CP’s highly-rated Ousmane Diomande. Sporting has reportedly lined up a replacement, Zeno Debast, signaling a potential willingness to sell Diomande. His release clause is set at €80 million, but Chelsea might secure him for less as Sporting looks to finalize other deals. This opens the door for the Blues to add the talented 20-year-old to their squad without facing significant competition.
Additionally, Chelsea stands to financially benefit from a sell-on clause linked to their former player, Marc Guehi. Should Crystal Palace agree to sell Guehi to Newcastle United for the rumored £60 million, Chelsea could earn around £12 million. This financial boost could be instrumental in strengthening their transfer budget as they eye key defensive targets.
These developments position Chelsea favorably as they aim to address their defensive needs ahead of the upcoming transfer window. With Sporting’s willingness to negotiate and potential additional funds from Guehi’s sale, Chelsea is well-placed to make decisive moves in the market.
