Chelsea's stance on West Ham ace Declan Rice holding up Saul Niguez deal

 



'Mighty Chelsea are back'- Blues fans react as Saul Niguez deal is back after deadlock is broken.

According to the Athletic, the 26-year-old would be the final piece of business the Blues would look to complete of this window, having already signed Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Bettinelli.


Yet the sticking point in the deal remains the fact Atletico are pushing for an obligation to buy at the end of the season, for a price of around £35million.


Football London claim the Champions League holders are not willing to commit to this sort of investment due to their long-standing interest in Declan Rice.


The West Ham United midfielder has asked for any bids to be disclosed to him as he seeks Champions League football in the near future.The Spanish side are also unlikely to sanction a loan move without first securing a replacement, although it is understood PSG midfielder Pablo Sarabia could be an option.


Thomas Tuchel has been desperate to reinforce his central midfield options, with just Jorginho, N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic the recognised players in the engine room.


Ehtan Ampadu could well be shown the exit door on loan if Saul signs, having not featured in any of the matchday squads so far this season.Chelsea's stance on West Ham ace Declan Rice holding up Saul Niguez deal.


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