Chelsea Pursues Striker Options: Omorodion and Durán

Published 2024-06-18 23:48 by Austin Ivy
Chelsea football news

Chelsea is actively working on securing a new striker, focusing on Samu Omorodion and Jhon Durán, but will ultimately sign only one of the two.

Omorodion Negotiations

Chelsea’s initial €40 million offer for Samu Omorodion was turned down by Atlético Madrid. The club is now exploring further opportunities to negotiate for the 19-year-old forward, who has shown promise with his physical presence and goal-scoring ability.

Durán Deal Contingent on Player Exchange

For Jhon Durán, Chelsea is considering a deal that would involve including players in the transfer package to Aston Villa. The 20-year-old Colombian striker has been on Chelsea’s radar, with negotiations advancing over the past week.

Background

  • 2024-06-18: Chelsea’s €40m Bid for Samu Omorodion Rejected by Atlético Madrid
  • 2024-06-17: Chelsea Nears Decision on Jhon Durán Transfer
  • 2024-06-12: Chelsea Advances in Negotiations for Jhon Durán
  • 2024-06-12: Chelsea in Talks to Sign Jhon Durán from Aston Villa
  • 2024-06-11: Chelsea Eyes Jhon Durán as Key Transfer Target

Chelsea’s decision on which striker to sign will depend on the success of their negotiations with both Atlético Madrid and Aston Villa.

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