Deal close: Chelsea set to agree deal on signing Spanish international forward -Romano confirms
According to sources, Chelsea and Barcelona are in advanced talks about signing young attacker Marc Guiu.
The 18-year-old has a €6 million release clause. Chelsea has reportedly expressed interest in him since last Friday, and it looks like the two teams are getting closer to a deal.
Guiu will join the team as its third summer addition if everything goes according to plan, following Tosin Adarabioyo and Omari Kellyman, who is scheduled to have his medical on Monday before joining from Aston Villa for a reported £19 million.
Chelsea close in on Guiu deal
Fabrizio Romano took to X.com to confirm that discussions between Chelsea and Guiu’s agents are at an advanced stage, with the club confident of completing a deal.
He said:
“Talks between Chelsea and Marc Guiu agents are very advanced with the club confident to make it happen.
“€6m release clause available with #CFC ahead of other clubs keen, also after talks with agents/family.
“Barça have still no positive feedback to new deal proposal.”
Reports from Spain have suggested the possibility of Guiu joining Strasbourg on a season long loan can’t be ruled out, with it believed likely Chelsea will still pursue another striker to help complement and compete with Nicolas Jackson.
Guiu is a product of Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy and has made seven appearances for the first team to date.