Chelsea has started negotiations to recruit long-term Manchester United target Jonathan David in response to Michael Olise’s rejection.
Bayern Munich has beat the Blues to the acquisition of the Crystal Palace winger, who was regarded to be their top target.
It’s reported that Chelsea swiftly moved on to new targets after objecting to Olises’ pay demands.
The top priority for Todd Boehly and his backroom staff, who want to provide incoming manager Enzo Maresca with a club capable of qualifying for the Champions League, are reportedly a new center striker and a winger.
Chelsea is now hesitant to pursue their interest with an official bid, despite having given consideration to Aston Villa center striker Jhon Duran.
On the other hand, there hasn’t been any discussion about entering the competition to sign David from Lille, according to the Athletic.
The Canada international, who has 84 goals in 183 games, is a low-risk addition for United or Arsenal, especially as he is about to reach the last 12 months of his contract.
Lille are willing to part company with the 24-year-old who boasts an excellent injury record.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have confirmed the signing of Brazilian prodigy Estevao Willian who will spend the next 12 months at Palmeiras before joining his new club in the summer of 2025.
Chelsea Football Club has reached an agreement to recruit teenage striker Estevao Willian from Palmeiras. The Brazilian will formally join Chelsea next summer, according to a statement on their official website.
With his deft dribbling and lightning-fast pace, the 17-year-old has already cemented himself as one of the most exciting prospects in South America, giving defenses a great deal of difficulty during his breakthrough senior football season.
“Estevao has made ten appearances for Palmeiras in the Brazilian Serie A, scoring two goals and dishing out two assists. He has also scored goals in the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil.”
The exciting forward, who previously played youth for his country, now plays at Stamford Bridge alongside other Brazilians Andrey Santos, Deivid Washington, and Angelo Gabriel.