Poch could repeat Chelsea’s Fabregas masterclass in deal for £35m “wonderful talent” – opinion
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho managed to lure Cesc Fabregas back to the Premier League in 2014, with the Spaniard cutting his stay in Barcelona short in the hope of winning the league title.
It turned out to be an inspired move by the Portuguese manager, with the former Arsenal starlet eventually making 198 appearances for the Blues across four and a half seasons and registering 80 goal contributions in the process.
He even won two league winners medals at Stamford Bridge as they proved elusive at Arsenal and there is no doubt his spell at Chelsea was fruitful.
Could Mauricio Pochettino repeat their Fabregas masterclass by securing a deal for another creative Spanish midfielder?
What are the latest Chelsea transfer rumours?
Celta Vigo gem, Gabri Veiga, was initially linked with Chelsea back in June, as Pochettino aimed to sign a new attacking midfielder to take over the reins from Mason Mount, who soon departed for Manchester United.
Liverpool are also showing interest in the youngster, and they have even tabled a bid of €25m (£21m) in order to secure his signature, yet this is some way short of the €40m (£35m) valuation of the midfielder by the La Liga side.
Along with Mount, Kai Havertz has also left the Blues, leaving them short of creative midfield options, hence the interest in Veiga.