Chelsea are aggressively stepping up their hunt for Marc Cucurella’s replacement.
The revolving door at Stamford Bridge is spinning off its hinges. Marc Cucurella is barely through the arrivals gate at Real Madrid, and Chelsea’s recruitment team is already hunting down targets.
The targets? Maxi Araujo and Real Madrid’s Alvaro Carreras have both flashed on the recruitment radar, but all eyes have suddenly locked onto Turin.
Chelsea have initiated contact for Juventus wing-back Andrea Cambiaso, but it won’t be straight forward, as the Blues aren’t the only club in the race for him.
But nonetheless, it’s a positive to see Chelsea acting ahead of an important pre-season.
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Chelsea most active in pursuit of Andrea Cambiaso
According to Corriere Dello Sport, Chelsea are pursuing Andre Cambiaso as they go on in search of a replacement for Marc Cucurella.
Juventus values him at €40 million (£35 million) and negotiations with the Blues have begun.
However, at the moment, there is a distance, with Chelsea refusing to go beyond a €30 million offer.
And we could see the Blues being persistent with Cambiaso, as Xabi Alonso appreciates the profile of the defender, so it’s one to watch.
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What Chelsea fans can expect from Andrea Cambiaso
Andrea Cambiaso is the modern full-back with a lot of flexibility. Naturally comfortable on either flank, the 24-year-old plays with a rare, press-resistant composure that allows him to seamlessly invert into central midfield or drift into advanced half-spaces.
What makes him even more attractive is the fact that he functions as an extra playmaker during transitions.
Xabi Alonso can expect an intelligent, high-work-rate progressive carrier who can deliver pinpoint crosses with both feet. His aggressive positioning can occasionally leave gaps behind him defensively, his stamina and improved maturity in 1v1 duels make him incredibly reliable.
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