Just in: Roman Abramovich makes ‘shock’ Lionel Messi transfer decision after latest club decision
According to reports in Spain, Chelsea have set their eyes on signing Lionel Messi this summer as the Blues have requested an ‘urgent meeting’ with the Argentinian’s entourage.
The London club could make a move one of the best players in history.
As per AS, Chelsea have their eyes set on the Argentine and have requested an ‘urgent meeting’ with Messi’s ‘environment’.
The news breaks after Barcelona and Messi were refused a contract extension by La Liga due to financial reasons.
The situation shocked the football world as Messi is now a free agent, available to talk to any other clubs.
It is believed that Paris Saint-Germain are leading the race for Messi, however Chelsea could get involved.
The report states that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has requested an urgent meeting with Messi’s camp via an English intermediary to put a pitch to Messi.
Chelsea have the funds to bring in another ‘one or two big signings’.
The Blues are set to sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan this summer and could also bring in 34-year-old Messi since the breaking news of his Barcelona exit last night.
Chelsea will have to go head to head with PSG once more this summer, after missing out on Achraf Hakimi to the French club earlier in the window.