Any issues that Chelsea’s new homeowners, headed by Todd Boehly, may not spend money on the membership have been totally dispelled. Thus far the Blues have shelled out £268m on summer season recruits however they may very well be about to considerably enhance that quantity.
In response to SkySports, Chelsea have made a £43m bid for Ajax’s Edson Alvarez. The Mexican central midfielder is reportedly eager on a transfer with the prospect of quadrupling his wages, as per Mike Verweij of De Telegraaf within the Netherlands.
BREAKING: #Chelsea biedt 50 miljoen euro op @EdsonAlvarez19. Middenvelder van #Ajax wil naar Premier League. ?@Hamstelaar https://t.co/QFrA2LbLjJ
— Mike Verweij (@MikeVerweij) August 31, 2022
Alvarez is a combative central midfielder, used to distributing and successful the ball. The 24-year-old has made 55 appearances for Mexico and is about for a starring position of their facet on the World Cup. His final three seasons at Ajax have seen him develop significantly into a vital a part of what was Erik ten Hag’s group.
Ajax seemingly are eager to carry onto him following the lack of a number of stars this summer season and Chelsea might have their work lower out to get a deal carried out earlier than the window closes tomorrow. As Manchester United’s deal for Antony confirmed nonetheless, each participant has a value.
Edson Alvarez is somebody we positively want. High class participant
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) August 31, 2022