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Chelsea keeping tabs on Williams
While there might be continued speculation that Chelsea have potential FPL breaches hanging over their head, it has been suggested that the Blues are once again planning a summer spend at Stamford Bridge.
With Mauricio Pochettino making it clear that he wants reinforcements ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, it has been reported that the former Premier League champions are seeking new attacking options.
Although Chelsea might have remained heavily linked with a summer move for Napoli talisman Victor Osimhen, the west London hierarchy have identified another potential target.
Enjoying what has been an eye-catching campaign with Spanish side Athletic Bilbao, Nico Williams have attracted plenty of European interest and it appears that Pochettino is a huge admirer of the 21-year-old.
Reportedly holding a £43million release clause in his current deal with Ernesto Valverde’s side, it has also been suggested that the Basque-based outfit are already planning for life without the Spanish international.
🔵🇪🇸 Chelsea keep monitoring Nico Williams as he was already on the list last summer before signing top target Cole Palmer, as revealed in August.
Chelsea are informed on €50m clause and still following Nico.
There are more clubs interested also in PL, race still open. pic.twitter.com/uR8QUtKAbj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 7, 2024
Amorim tipped as a Klopp replacement
With Jurgen Klopp shocking announcing back in January that he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, there has been continued speculation over who will be replacing the German tactician at Anfield this summer.
Enjoying what has been a fairytale nine-year stay in the red half of Merseyside, Klopp won the Champions League in 2019 and also guided Liverpool to a first domestic crown in 30 years.
Although there might be continued speculation that Liverpool are desperate to appoint Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, it has…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-03-08 11:43:57
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