With work going on behind the scenes for Jules Kounde and Ousmane Dembele, Chelsea are also focused on goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina and it seems like this could be the Blues first official deal of the summer transfer window.
Italian journalist, Matteo Moretto claims the 18-year old shot-stopper is very likely to undergo his medical tests after his current team, Chicago Fire play DC United.
Moretto also reports he will stay with his current side on loan until the end of the season.
It is 'very likely' that Gabriel Slonina will undergo a medical examination to sign for #Chelsea after Chicago Fire play DC United. He will stay in the MLS with his current side until the end of the season on loan.
[via @MatteMoretto]
— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) June 15, 2022
Transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano then goes on to give the details of the deal and says Chelsea haven’t officially sent their final bid to Chicago yet, with the American side still waiting.
Romano mentions Chelsea will send a bid of around $10m + add-ons.
Gabriel Slonina deal. Chicago Fire are still waiting for Chelsea final, official bid. It will be around $10m and it will also include add-ons. 🔵🇺🇸 #CFC
Real Madrid bid, turned down 10 days ago – while Chelsea are on it. Work in progress. https://t.co/TdJ5nECFrM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2022
I must admit I haven’t watched too much of the youngster, but the fact Chelsea fought off competitions from many clubs including Real Madrid shows Slonia is definitely a promising talent and one for the future.