Reports: Chelsea ready to bid €70 million to sign LaLiga star in the summer
Chelsea are ready to offer €70m to secure the services of Pablo Barrios, according to Fichajes.net. The Spanish midfielder has caught the eye with ATLETICO MADRID this season, registering two assists from 24 appearances across competitions.
Barrios has already cemented his place in Diego Simeone’s side, starting 22 games this campaign. The 21-year-old is highly regarded in the European circuit and has already turned heads at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have invested in talented young footballers of late and Barrios also fits their transfer strategy. The player’s all-action approach has apparently convinced the London giants, who are ready to go for the kill this year.
Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Romeo Lavia, who has already missed 58 games since joining the club in the summer of 2023. The Blues have a settled midfield pairing of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, but lack depth in the area.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is the only other senior option available to Enzo Maresca at the moment and the London giants are eager to address the situation this summer. Barrios has been identified as an option, although prising him away from the Metropolitano Stadium won’t be easy.
The Spaniard is under contract with Los Rojiblancos until 2028, and the club hold him in high regard. However, Chelsea are willing to break the bank to secure his services. The final decision in the matter will depend on Barrios, who could be tempted to test himself in the Premier League.