REPORT: Chelsea finally make ‘official bid’ for midfielder with player ‘set to leave’
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have made an official bid for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.
The Spaniard has been told he can leave the La Liga club.
As per Fabrizio Romano, Saul is set to leave Atletico Madrid and Chelsea have now made an official bid.
The Blues had opened talks for Saul ‘days ago’ and now there is an official bid on the table. The deal will be a loan with an option to buy if the 26-year-old decides to join Chelsea.
However, Manchester United have also asked for the midfielder as the Blues face competition from their Premier League rivals.
It was previously reported that Saul has been offered to Chelsea on loan with an option to buy set at in between £34 million and £40 million.
With N’Golo Kante’s injury concerns and the mass amount of games that the Blues will play this season, Saul could come in on a temporary move.
However, it was reported earlier that Manchester United were ‘beating Chelsea’ in the race for the Spaniard.
It remains to be seen as to where Saul would prefer to move.