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Premier League giants Chelsea are reportedly inquisitive about signing gifted Benfica defender Tomas Araujo. Nonetheless, the Blues should not the one workforce conserving tabs on the 22-year-old, with two different Premier League golf equipment additionally monitoring him.
Two Premier League Golf equipment Planning to Compete with Chelsea
Because of his performances for Benfica, Araujo has change into a sought-after center-back for a lot of distinguished groups throughout Europe. The Portuguese defender, who got here by way of Benfica’s junior ranks earlier than incomes his skilled contract in July 2022, has performed 12 video games for the membership in all competitions this season, offering an help. He has appeared rock strong on the coronary heart of the Benfica protection whereas exuding vigor when filling in as a left-back.
Based on Portuguese outlet O Jogo, three Premier League golf equipment have been notably impressed with Araujo and have positioned him on their wishlist. Along with long-time admirers Chelsea, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are considering bringing the younger defender to England. Benfica, nonetheless, has little interest in promoting the participant and might solely green-light the transfer in the event that they obtain a jaw-dropping provide.
Araujo is contractually tied to Benfica till June 30, 2028.
Chelsea ‘Actually Like’ Benfica Defender Tomas Araujo
Underneath the possession of the Todd Boehly-led consortium, Chelsea has been in a continuing state of transition. The Blues have invested closely in younger gamers, tying them all the way down to large six-, seven, and even eight-year offers. Their squad is by far the busiest within the English high flight, however they haven’t any intention of stopping simply but.
In his Day by day Briefing column for CaughtOffside, famend journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned the Pensioners have been available in the market for a center-back, naming a defender they notably appreciated.
“Chelsea are following many center-backs, so Lukeba is certainly one of many gamers they’ve been monitoring, which is completely regular, similar to with Tomas Araujo at Benfica,” Romano mentioned on the finish of September.
“Araujo particularly is a participant Chelsea actually like, and so they tried for him within the remaining weeks of the summer season switch window. At the moment, Benfica didn’t wish to promote the participant, however he stays somebody on Chelsea’s radar, and they’re additionally scouting Lukeba, however at this second it’s too early to foretell the place he’s going.”
Araujo has performed 36 video games for the senior workforce in all competitions to date, scoring one aim and offering an help.
