Chelsea actually like Benfica defender Tomas Araujo, in line with Fabrizio Romano as he offered an replace on the Blues’ priorities within the switch market.
It appears we will count on Chelsea to focus on a high centre-back signing for 2025, with Romano additionally stating that the west London giants have an eye fixed on RB Leipzig star Castello Lukeba, however with Araujo seemingly a participant they actually like and have tried to signal earlier than.
The proficient Portuguese teen seems like the most recent massive identify to return via at Benfica, and we’ll absolutely see him snapped up by a high membership earlier than too lengthy.
Chelsea are clearly massive admirers, in line with Romano in his newest Every day Briefing column, so it will likely be attention-grabbing to see how this story develops within the weeks and months forward.
Benfica absolutely received’t wish to promote Araujo with out a combat, although it’s the case that they’ve usually needed to let their star names go prior to now, with Enzo Fernandez a current high-profile instance as CFC finally broke them down and bought that deal accomplished.
Araujo switch: Fabrizio Romano on Chelsea’s curiosity
“One other participant being linked with Chelsea is RB Leipzig’s proficient centre-back Castello Lukeba. The 21-year-old is likely one of the most proficient younger defenders in Europe, for positive, and he’s been linked with some French golf equipment in addition to with Chelsea, however what I can for the second is that there isn’t any concrete negotiation and no concrete talks going down,” Romano stated.
“Leipzig lately offered Mohamed Simakan, so for one more key defender to maneuver on it must be a loopy proposal. Chelsea are following many centre-backs, so Lukeba is one among many gamers they’ve been monitoring, which is totally regular, similar to with Tomas Araujo at Benfica.
“Araujo particularly is a participant Chelsea actually like, they usually tried for him within the remaining weeks of the summer time switch window. At the moment, Benfica didn’t wish to promote the participant, however he stays somebody on Chelsea’s radar, and they’re additionally scouting Lukeba, however at this second it’s too early to foretell the place he’s going.”
