Chelsea have finally made their opening approach for Erling Haaland but have been thwarted in their swap bid by Borussia Dortmund
After months of dilly dallying and playing around, Chelsea have finally made their statement of intent when it comes to Erling Haaland. Said to be avid admirers of the Norwegian starlet, the club based out of London has sent in its opening bid for the Borussia Dortmund striker.
Chelsea Offer Swap Bid To Borussia Dortmund For Erling Haaland
While the club failed to sway the wind in its favour with the swap deal offer plus cash offer for Haaland with Chelsea willing to offer either Tammy Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi, the club will be least perturbed. Having tested the waters, Chelsea are bound to come back with a massively improved deal with Russian owner Roman Abramovich said to do what it takes to get Haaland at the club.
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Although Haalandโs release clause at the Bundesliga side will activate come the summer of 2022 with the player available of 65 million pounds, Chelsea are least interested in going the distance. Looking to be the only European outfit willing to dish out anywhere in the region of 100 million pounds for the wonderkid, Chelsea are looking to capitalise on their advantage.
Chelsea Transfer News 2021-22
Despite having landed Timo Werner from RB Leipzig only last season, Chelsea are scouring for reinforcements up the park. Wernerโs hit and miss 2020-21 season and Thomas Tuchel winning the Champions League were more than enough reasons for Abramovich to be persuaded to loosen the strings of his purse.
Meanwhile, Haaland was quizzed on Wednesday on if he would remain at Borussia Dortmund to which the striker replied with only a smile. His coy response is said to have been an indication of his future lying elsewhere with him well versed in the interest Chelsea hold.
Chelsea are also said to be extremely keen on a string of other mammoth players. Tuchel has earned Romanโs faith inside only six months and with the Russian extremely keen on getting his hands around the glistening Premier League 2021-22 trophy, Chelsea are said to be extremely active in the summer transfer window in the next couple of weeks.
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