Chelsea are to make an strategy for Portuguese centre-back Antonio Silva from Benfica after being impressed with the 21-year-old’s performances for his present membership within the FIFA World Club Cup. The Portuguese worldwide has been on the books at Benfica since 2016 as a youth participant and is claimed to be eager on a switch to a Premier League outfit.
Having made his breakthrough in 2022, the participant then appeared for Portugal’s nationwide staff and has gone from power to power. The Blues have been preserving tabs on the teen for over 18 months and are stated to be able to match the 65 million euro price ticket for the defender. Last season the centre-back appeared within the Primeira Liga 23 occasions, scoring one purpose, however caught the attention of a lot of Europe’s high golf equipment.
Benoit Badiashile was compelled off on crutches in Chelsea’s final recreation, providing a serious concern for Enzo Maresca forward of the brand new season, because the membership look so as to add power to their defensive ranks.
It is known that Chelsea are to open talks with a 50 million euro switch bid for Silva this week.