Chelsea offer €28 million to sign Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso
· Yahoo Sports
Chelsea are offering €28 million to sign Andrea Cambiaso this summer, but Juventus want €35-40 million, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Chelsea look set to play in a back three under new boss Xabi Alonso, and the Blues want to bring new wing-backs to Stamford Bridge after selling Marc Cucurella.
Despite having Jorrel Hato and the incoming Valentin Barco, the Blues will head back into the market for a replacement, turning to Cambiaso.
The Italian caught the eye of several clubs last season, bagging three goals and creating 10 big chances in 33 Serie A outings. He also averages 1.6 key passes per game.
A modern footballer, the 26-year-old left-wing-back can also deputise at right-wing-back and slot comfortably into midfield if Chelsea need him to.
Juventus are also considering a deal with Chelsea involving Nicolas Jackson, who is surplus to requirements at the West London outfit.
The Italian giants need a new striker and have previously considered a swoop for the Senegalese forward.
However, Chelsea’s pursuit of Cambiaso feels like another transfer that raises more questions than answers.
Chelsea should be atoning for the mistake of allowing Lewis Hall to leave.
They should be exploring every avenue to bring the England international back rather than signing another unspectacular option.
Hall has already proved he can thrive in the Premier League, while Chelsea’s hierarchy has briefed that they would recruit players with experience of English football.
If Hall is out of reach, then the sensible move is to trust the options on their books.
Hato is one of Europe’s brightest young defenders, while Barco possesses the attacking qualities to flourish as a wing-back under Alonso.
Both offer the same long-term upside as Cambiaso, who, despite his technical ability and reasonable price tag, does not move the needle.
Instead of adding another player that doesn’t fit the bill, the Blues should back the talent they already have.