According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea has Tomas Araujo of Benfica on their shortlist in case a center back departs in the last few days of the transfer season. The Blues will need to make many player moves at the end of the window as they look to add a new striker to their roster. Up to seven players are rumored to be leaving the team before Friday’s deadline, but Chelsea has to act quickly to find answers.
The club’s top aim is to sign a striker, but they are also open to considering market opportunities for other members of their squad. Chelsea reportedly had communication with Benfica in an attempt to arrange a trade for Araujo, according to the French sports daily L’Equipe. PSG, the reigning French champions, are intensely pursuing the 22-year-old defender with the intention of sending him to Paris this summer.
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It’s anticipated that Chelsea will only sign a striker if they bolster their roster, but it suddenly seems possible Chelsea may pursue a defender in the event that a center back departs. Romano claims that Chelsea has shortlisted Araujo of Benfica, who is rumored to be garnering interest from Paris Saint-Germain should Milan Skriniar decide to move for Al-Nassr.
“Chelsea has Tomás Araujo on their shortlist in case one defender leaves in the final days,” he posted on X.com. There isn’t a bid at this time, but CNN Portugal reports that Araujo is greatly appreciated. In the event that Milan Skriniar accepts Al Nassr’s offering, Paris Saint-Germain wants Araujo.
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