According to reports, Chelsea are closing on a £40million swoop for Brighton defender Lewis Dunk, and the defender believes that he will make a move to the Bridge.
However, we all know that Frank Lampard is seeking to put a side together that is worthy of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City for that Premier League title next season, and already has started on working on the squad by landing two top attackers.
Meanwhile, there are some questions at the back, and Frank Lampard needs to delve into that transfer kitty and find a leader to sort out the club’s defensive problems, with a number of possible players that could solve their issues
And With the greatest respect to Brighton, there are better options out there for a 28-year-old Dunk in the peak years of his career, and Chelsea could be one of them.
According to reports on THE SUN website, Chelsea have already made their move to try and sign the Brighton Captian and have reportedly offered around £40 million to conclude a deal. The reports also suggest that the life-long Chelsea fan now believes believes he is on his way to Stamford Bridge this summer, despite the interest from London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
His leadership, ability and quality on the ball is something that Lampard would love to add to his side in the transfer windows, and the fact that he is proven in the Premier League, well, that would be a massive benefit to Chelsea.
Look, the Blues have a big budget and can spend some serious money this coming transfer window if they really wish too, so if they can go out and get Dunk, then he would be a very solid addition to the Chelsea back-line.
Chelsea fans have their options on whom they believe that the club should try and sign, but at the end of the day, Dunk is a leader, winner and a man that should be playing at a club like Chelsea. for the right amount of money, how could Chelsea fans not welcome the man?