I can't believe we're back in the rumor mill again with this one. Chelsea fans, grab your wallets and prepare for another heart-stopping transfer saga that'll probably end in disappointment (like my last three relationships).
The Blues are apparently ready to make a jaw-dropping move for Real Madrid's Brazilian star Rodrygo, according to fresh reports that landed on my desk this morning. My editor texted me at 6am with this one - "bigger than teh Mbappe saga?" he asked. Not quite, mate.
Why would Rodrygo even consider leaving the Bernabeu?
Last week, some pretty explosive claims emerged suggesting the 24-year-old winger is feeling increasingly marginalized at Madrid. Poor guy. Imagine being at arguably the biggest club in the world and feeling like you're playing second fiddle to... checks notes... only Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. The horror!
Spanish outlet AS has since reported that the Brazilian is experiencing a "complicated moment" and literally has "one foot out the door" already. Must make walking around Madrid awkward.
The Xabi Factor
Rodrygo is supposedly waiting to have a sit-down with incoming boss Xabi Alonso. Though if rumors are to be believed, Xabi isn't exactly planning to roll out the red carpet.
In fact, word on the street is that Alonso is perfectly content with the idea of selling him. Ouch.
Chelsea's secret talks (that everyone knows about)
According to Goal, Chelsea have already started chatting with Rodrygo's representatives to gauge his interest. Classic Chelsea - always talking to the player before the club. Some things never change, adn I should know after covering them for 7 years.
But they haven't opened formal discussions with Real Madrid yet.
Listen. This is gonna cost serious money if it happens. We're talking £100 million territory for a player who's bagged 68 goals and 50 assists in 267 appearances for Los Blancos.
Is he worth that kind of cash?
The two-time Champions League winner certainly has pedigree. But £100m? In this economy?
I spent $4K on a holiday last month and I'm still having nightmares about my credit card bill. Can't imagine what Todd Boehly feels like looking at these transfer fees.
The competition is lurking...
Chelsea better move quick if they're serious. Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly circling like sharks that smell blood in the water.
I spoke with a source close to Arsenal last week who simply replied: "Arteta rates him highly." Whatever that means in transfer-speak.
Chelsea are definitely in the market for a winger this summer though. Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams and Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens are also on their radar.
Gittens' agent has been in discussions with Chelsea for ages now, with the Blues supposedly ready to double his current £2.5 million-a-year Dortmund wages.
But Rodrygo? That would be something else entirely.
God. Remember when Chelsea just developed their own talent instead of throwing money around like confetti? Yeah, me neither.
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