‘Deal, he will not reject the Saudi Arabia’: £70m midfielder wanted by Chelsea now close to join Saudi Arabia
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The situation involving Chelsea target Marco Verratti has taken a new turn as the Italy international is now close to joining Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Fabrizio Romano reports that Verratti has received an offer for a three-year contract from Al-Hilal, and a deal is at an advanced stage. This suggests that the move to Saudi Arabia could be completed soon if everything goes smoothly.
Previously, Chelsea and Liverpool were both interested in signing Verratti, with PSG valuing him at around £70 million. However, with the latest developments, it seems that the 30-year-old midfielder is set to head to Al-Hilal instead.
In light of Verratti’s potential move to Saudi Arabia, Chelsea may need to explore other options to strengthen their midfield. One of their primary targets has been Moises Caicedo, but talks with Brighton have reportedly hit a roadblock, and an agreement is yet to be reached. Another potential option for Chelsea could be Romeo Lavia, who has also been linked with the club, but Liverpool has already had a bid rejected for the Belgian midfielder.
Chelsea will need to carefully consider their options as they look to bolster Mauricio Pochettino’s squad for the upcoming season.
