Chelsea could secure a pre-agreement rather than waiting for Mbappe to join. The transfer buzz has officially kicked off, with the January transfer window opening soon, and Chelsea, a significant player, expected to be a topic of conversation.
A year ago, they made headlines by signing eight new players in just four weeks, spending nearly £300 million, which included a record-breaking British transfer fee. However, this time, they have more urgent priorities.
Among the positions fans anticipate the Blues to focus on is a new striker. On January 1st, clubs will have the opportunity to approach Kylian Mbappe, who, after being omitted from the preseason squad, declined to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain over the summer, signaling his readiness to depart.
With less than half of his contract duration remaining, the French forward will become a free agent at the end of the current season. Despite PSG’s attempts to block a move to Real Madrid, there are likely to be several offers on the table.
Chelsea seems to be one of the potential suitors, especially considering Mbappe’s previous trial at the club in the early 2010s. Football.london discusses the optics of a potential deal and whether it aligns with Chelsea’s strategy in this article.
