Chelsea are exploring the terms of the possible signing of Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram in the January transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Writing exclusively for CaughtOffside in his Daily Briefing column, Romano explained that a number of other clubs are joining the Blues in eyeing Thuram, but would be willing to make a deal this January, rather than wait until he is free. agent in the summer.
The French international is coming to the end of his contract with Gladbach and is also attracting interest from Inter Milan and Aston Villa, according to Romano, but Chelsea are now eyeing him as a target for immediate entry.
This probably makes sense for the Blues, who are enduring a very disappointing season and who could benefit from immediate upgrades in flops like Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech in attack, while summer signings Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also don’t. they have done. it’s been going so well so far.
Crucially, Romano adds that Chelsea’s interest in Thuram is unrelated to their potential pursuit of Shakhtar Donetsk winger and Arsenal target Mykhaylo Mudryk.
“Chelsea are exploring the price and terms of the deal as they appreciate Thuram, he is one of the options they have on the list,” Romano said.
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“They are waiting for Borussia to set a price. There really are plenty of clubs interested in Thuram as a free agent, from Inter to Aston Villa; but Chelsea would make the deal now, depending on the conditions.
“I don’t think it’s related to the Mudryk deal.”
