Thomas Tuchel is ‘very a lot in favour of pursuing’ Robert Lewandowski, who would ‘think about Chelsea’ if he doesn’t get his most popular transfer to Barcelona this summer time.
The Blues have been linked with plenty of strikers this summer time, together with Cristiano Ronaldo, after Romelu Lukaku returned to Inter Milan from Stamford Bridge.
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Lewandowksi was additionally reportedly amongst plenty of targets on a Chelsea shortlist firstly of the window, however the Poland worldwide’s seeming desperation to hitch Barcelona has quelled rumours of a transfer to the Blues in latest instances.
However Ben Jacobs of CBS Sports activities claims that whereas Lewandowsi is prepared to ‘watch for Barcelona’, a transfer to Chelsea ‘is of enchantment’.
He tweeted: ‘Robert Lewandowski will think about Chelsea provided that his Barcelona transfer falls by. Barca stay assured of lastly hanging a take care of Bayern, who need near £45m paid upfront. Lewandowski has mentioned he’ll watch for Barca. Negotiations stalled however motion anticipated this week.
‘Lewandowski desires to depart Bayern regardless however Chelsea are cautious of a Raphinha repeat the place they’ve a suggestion accepted after which it merely prompts Barcelona to maneuver. They’ve been advised, although, the transfer is of enchantment.
Robert Lewandowski will think about Chelsea provided that his Barcelona transfer falls by. Barca stay assured of lastly hanging a take care of Bayern, who need near £45m paid upfront. Lewandowski has mentioned he’ll watch for Barca. Negotiations stalled however motion anticipated this week.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 12, 2022
Jacobs added that Tuchel is all for a transfer for the 33-year-old; extra so than Ronaldo.
‘If Lewandowski turns into a real possibility, which must be obvious after Barca’s newest provide, Tuchel may be very a lot in favour of pursuing him, far more so than Ronaldo.
‘PSG additionally monitoring Lewandowski state of affairs however this early within the window he’s going to provide Barca time.’
In the meantime, Fabrizio Romano says Raheem Sterling ‘will be thought of a brand new Chelsea participant’ after the 27-year-old accomplished his medical in London.
The Blues are at the moment at their preseason coaching camp in Los Angeles forward of their tour of the US, with Sterling mentioned to be flying to LA to be unveiled earlier than becoming a member of his new teammates.
Raheem Sterling will be thought of new Chelsea participant. Paperwork are signed, medical accomplished in London and participant flying to LA to be able to be unveiled as new CFC signing. 🔵🛩 #CFC
Contract till June 2027 with possibility for additional 12 months.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 12, 2022
