Chelsea have been alerted to the situation of Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi this summer, according to reports.
Achraf Hakimi, who’s just 24, is regarded as one of the world’s top right-backs.
The suggestion now is that he may be sold for the right price by PSG this summer, though.
TEAMtalk claims that PSG are willing to listen to offers during this summer transfer window for some of their big names. This includes allowing Hakimi to be sold if they receive a suitable offer.
It is understood that Chelsea and Manchester United are on high alert for the 24-year-old defender.
The report says that the Blues are long-term admirers of the Morocco international, who’s well recognised for his blistering speed and attacking threat from wide areas.
Apparently, Chelsea may rekindle their interest with Mauricio Pochettino set to become the new manager at Stamford Bridge.
The Daily Mail reports that Chelsea have had ‘incredibly positive’ conversations with Pochettino about him becoming their next head coach.
Pochettino previously coached Hakimi in the French capital, so could the pair both end up at Stamford Bridge next season?
Pochettino once described the PSG right-back as “brilliant” and a unique player, so he’s clearly a big fan of the African star.
Signed by PSG for £60million a couple of years ago from Inter Milan, Hakimi has now elevated himself into one of the world’s leading full-backs with a lot of great attacking and defensive traits.
However, we don’t think these Hakimi rumours make too much sense.
Chelsea’s Reece James may be one of the only right-backs around that can match Hakimi for quality. Also, the Blues currently have highly-rated youngster Malo Gusto out on loan right now and he’ll be back from Lyon next summer.
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