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Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in a summer move for Sporting Lisbon’s Maxi Araujo according to reports.

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The Blues had a very quiet January, but are once again expected to be busy this summer with the squad in serious need of reinforcements.

Chelsea are thought to still be in the market for a centre back, whilst it’s believed they want to add another midfielder and attacker.

Chelsea interested in Maxi Araujo

The Blues have been heavily criticised for their youth focused recruitment strategy, but co-owner Behdad Eghbali has said the model will be tweaked.

It’s been reported the Blues are prepared to sign players with proven Premier League experience, but fans will only believe it when they see it.

The Blues have been linked with Morgan Rogers and Anthony Gordon, but it appears another name is on their radar.

AS have reported Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in Sporting’s Araujo, and have been monitoring him since the start of the season.

The report adds Manchester United, Tottenham, and Juventus have been doing the same, whilst Atletico Madrid have been following him for some time.

AS state Araujo has a release clause of €80m, with the asking price for 26-year-old the set at €50m ahead of a possible summer sale.

Araujo joined Sporting in the summer of 2024 and has score seven goals and registered four assists in 44 appearances this season.

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Newcastle are reportedly willing to explore a move for Liam Delap, but Chelsea’s stance is the 23-year-old isn’t for sale.

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Delap joined last summer for £30m, but has managed just two goals in 38 appearances this season, with only one of those in the league.

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