PSG now close to signing £34m player who Chelsea want to buy as a replacement for Mount

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PSG are now close to signing Gabri Veiga from Celta Vigo – a player Chelsea want to buy as Mason Mount’s replacement.

That is according to Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato.

So, what is the latest on Chelsea target Gabri Veiga? Let’s take a look…

What’s the story?

Well – according to the Evening Standard – Chelsea wanted the Celta Vigo No.24 to replace the England international, who is now close to joining Manchester United in a £60m deal.

However, it seems as if Mauricio Pochettino will have to look elsewhere.

Aouna believes PSG have made progress on a deal to sign Veiga in recent hours, and are keen to wrap up the transfer quickly in fear of a rival side coming in to hijack negotiations.

It is also said that the French giants hope to see the Spain Under-21 international pass a medical before the end of the week.

Therefore, if Chelsea really are keen to sign Veiga – who the Guardian believe has a £34.4m release clause in his contract – the Blues will have to move fast.

The 21-year-old put his name up in lights after scoring 11 goals and providing four assists in 36 La Liga appearances last season.

PSG proving to be a nuisance for Pochettino as Chelsea prepare to miss out on Veiga

This is not the first time that PSG have interfered with Chelsea’s transfer plans this summer.

The Parisians also beat Chelsea to the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Sporting CP at the start of the transfer window.

PSG – according to Gazzetta dello Sport – have also made a bid for Napoli No.9 Victor Osimhen, another player Pochettino wants at Stamford Bridge.

Clearly, the Argentine’s old side – who he used to play for and also used to manage – are proving to be a thorn in Chelsea’s side this summer.

Be sure to keep an eye on the situation, as Chelsea could look to hijack PSG’s deal for Veiga this week.