Chelsea is making a late push to sign the Manchester City prospect, Nico O’Reilly, as they continue to look for a new central midfielder.
The 19 -year -old has only participated in Pep Guardiola’s senior side, but his potential has caught the attention of the Blues, who are eager to add another young talent to his ranks.
With CARNEY CHUKWUEMEKA, it is likely to leave before the transfer window closes and Romeo Lavia was marked by injury, It is believed that Chelsea is eager to strengthen its midfield. However, the city is resisting to be part of O’Reilly without maintaining any future control over the player, which hinders negotiations.
According to the Fabrizio Romano transfer expert, Chelsea has done an official investigation for O’Reilly.
Wrote to X, formerly known as Twitter: “The Chelsea continues to work at the new midfielder with a consultation at Man City for the 2005 -born midfielder, Nico O’reilly.
“The city does not want to lose future control over the player, it is not easy. Follow the consultation made for Mathis Amugou that last week, still on the list.”
Saint-Etienne’s midfielder, Mathis Amugou, has been a key player for the club since his return to League 1, making 16 appearances so far this season.
As reported aboveChelsea sees 18 -year -old as a long -term perspective, and discussions are still ongoing with his property group, Blueco. If an agreement occurs, there is a strong possibility that Amugou could initially unite Strasburg, the Club Sister of Chelsea, to continue its development.
Nico O’Reilly could be the new Cole Palmer
The potential transfer from O’Reilly to Chelsea follows the success of Cole Palmer’s capture in 2023. Despite being highly valued in the city, Palmer fought for regular minutes under Guardiola before the Chelsea sink An agreement of 47 million euros.
Since then, Palmer has become one of the best performers in Europe, of course, Chelsea will expect O’Reilly if he is signed, a similar trajectory can be followed.
With the rapid approach, Chelsea works against the clock to end an agreement, but with the hesitant city to let go of the talented midfielder without conditions, to get his signature not to be simple.