Chelsea are reportedly interested in Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga.
According to 90min, the 20-year-old midfielder is one of the most in-demand players in Europe right now and could be on the move at the end of the season.
It is understood that Real Madrid and Barcelona are in discussions to sign the Celta Vigo talent, with a move to a La Liga rival viewed as the most likely.
However, there is a lot of Premier League interest in the Spain Under-21 international.
Apparently, the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal have scouted him. In addition, Manchester United, Newcastle, Brighton and Brentford have watched him recently.
The report says Veiga has a €40million (£35million) release clause in his deal, with Celta Vigo braced to lose their exciting youngster.
Veiga is shining during a real breakout season in the Spanish top division.
The central midfielder, who can also play further up the pitch in a more advanced role, now has some extremely high-profile clubs watching him.
He’s still very new to first-team football, playing just 43 first-team games in total in Celta Vigo colours.
His rise in the last few months has made many people stand up and take note.
He’s matching Kai Havertz for goals
Veiga is now up to eight goals in 27 first-team games this season for his club, with all of his strikes coming in La Liga. He’s contributed three assists, too.
This means the Celta Vigo midfielder is actually level with Chelsea’s top goalscorer this season, Kai Havertz.
Blues attacker Havertz, 23, is Chelsea leading marksman this campaign with eight goals. It definitely highlights the team’s problems in the final third of the pitch.
Graham Potter’s side are crying out for a midfielder who can chip in with a decent chunk of goals over the course of the season.
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