Chelsea have these days invested on signing youthful gamers from South America, whereas sometimes spending massive cash on signings from inside Europe as nicely. Nevertheless, it appears to be like like they’re now ready to deviate from their present technique with an exceptionally good central defender more likely to be obtainable subsequent yr.
TEAMtalk has reported that the Blues are on ‘pink alert’ by the potential availability of Manchester Metropolis centre again Ruben Dias, with the Sky Blues ready to promote him subsequent yr as a way to alleviate some stress brought on by their supposed breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Guidelines and up to date investigations relating to the identical.
Ruben Dias has been valued by Transfermarkt at £65 million, although Manchester Metropolis might ask considerably increased for the participant contemplating he’s simply 27 they usually spent an analogous value on his signing from Benfica. Furthermore, Chelsea are more likely to be seen as a direct rival by the PL champions and thus, they may very well be compelled to pay a premium.
Dias’ profile good for Chelsea
Ruben Dias would thrive below Enzo Maresca ought to he arrive at Chelsea. The Portuguese worldwide would slot proper into the staff’s backline and would assist them in enjoying the ball out from the again.
The remainder of the staff’s defenders are significantly inexperienced at doing so and because of this, a comparatively senior determine’s signing may be the best step from a tactical viewpoint.
Since his Benfica days, Dias’ successful mentality and tenacity has been lauded with these at his former facet even describing him as an ‘murderer’. After Thiago Silva’s departure, Chelsea have lacked such a determine within the dressing room and so, the 27-year-old could be an excellent addition to Maresca’s squad.
TEAMtalk’s report has added that golf equipment from the Bundesliga and La Liga are additionally eager on Dias, so will probably be fascinating to see if he is able to expertise pastures overseas or prefers staying in England.