Chelsea have set their sights on AC Milan star Tijjani Reijnders. The Blues want to secure the Netherlands international before the summer window closes.
Their ambition drives them to bolster the midfield with a dynamic new signing.
Chelsea need a midfielder who can support Moises Caicedo on the pitch. The new recruit will also challenge Enzo Fernandez and Romeo Lavia for playing time. Enzo Maresca suffered as Caicedo carried extra weight this season.
Other midfield options include Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Mathis Amougou. Dewsbury-Hall may leave this summer, while Amougou could head out on loan. Chelsea view Reijnders as the top-class replacement they require.
Reijnders recently inked a new contract with Milan until June 2030. However, his future at the Rossoneri remains uncertain amid transfer talks. A summer move now appears increasingly likely.
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Milan currently sit ninth in Serie A. Missing out on European qualification could cost them around €80million. This risk may force Milan to offload stars such as Theo Hernandez, Rafael Leao, and Reijnders.
Chelsea have already contacted Milan about Reijnders. They asked for details on his availability and price. An excellent relationship between the clubs, built through deals with Joao Felix, Fikayo Tomori, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, boosts early discussions.
Manchester City and Barcelona also show interest in the Netherlands international. Yet Chelsea made the first move by reaching out directly. Their proactive approach could give them an edge in negotiations.
Additional transfer rumors swirl around the Blues. Chelsea have eyed Reijnders’ team-mate Leao, though Barcelona remain more interested. The club also targets Ipswich Town centre-forward Liam Delap for about £40m—a fee lower than options like Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres—and aims to outbid rivals such as Man Utd and Tottenham Hotspur.
