Chelsea and Bayern Munich are both targeting Atletico Madrid’s Pablo Barrios as a potential midfield reinforcement, with a reported £58.4m bid in the works, though his release clause stands at £83.4m.
Chelsea are in the market for midfield reinforcements, with Atletico Madrid’s Pablo Barrios emerging as a key target. The 21-year-old Spaniard has impressed for Diego Simeone’s side this season, cementing himself as a regular starter and drawing attention from both Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Reports from BILD and Estadio Deportivo suggest that both clubs are willing to offer up to €70m (£58.4m) for Barrios, though Atletico may demand his full €100m (£83.4m) release clause.
Despite Chelsea’s interest, some within the club believe a new midfielder isn’t the priority, with Andrey Santos set to return next season. Instead, Chelsea may be better served focusing on a top-class goalkeeper, centre-back, and striker to strengthen the squad in key areas.
