Report: Chelsea eyeing most ambitious transfer of Todd Boehly set to break another World Record signing
Under Todd Boehly, Chelsea has no problem spending big money; in just over two years of his ownership, more than £1 billion has been spent on new players.
Even the high prices paid for Wesley Fofana, Moises Caicedo, and Enzo Fernandez’s arrival at Chelsea may not look as unexpected as what the team is supposedly planned for the next transfer windows.
In fact, the team is pursuing what may be their most ambitious acquisition to yet, which might help them contend for the Premier League championship.
Chelsea will exploit Vinicius Jr.’s circumstances at Real Madrid.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, Chelsea are now interested in signing Vinicius Jr, with the Brazilian’s current situation at Real Madrid now uncertain following his Ballon d’Or snubbing.
Since Rodri beat Vinicus Jr to the Golden Ball, reports have emerged linking Saudi Arabia with a mega-money deal for the 24-year-old, though the lack of competition in the Middle East seems to be a sticking point for negotiations to progress. Instead, Chelsea are looking to take advantage of the situation, with PSG also interested in prising him away from the Spanish capital.
The report adds that Real Madrid officials are set to meet Vinicius’ representatives in the next few weeks to discuss his future. His current deal has an exit clause of €1bn, with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2027.
While even Chelsea won’t be able to find a way to work around the loopholes in order to make a transfer at that price happen, the possibility of signing him for the €200m valuation Transfermarkt has placed on him could prove too good an opportunity to pass up, hence the club’s interest.