Chelsea have already held pre-summer talks with the representatives of a La Liga star, and it is believed he is open to the possibility of joining.
The Blues’ remarkable transformation under Liam Rosenior continues gathering momentum as the Blues eye major summer reinforcements to complement their resurgent squad.
Rosenior has sparked an extraordinary revival since replacing Enzo Maresca, guiding Chelsea to four consecutive Premier League victories that have propelled them firmly into Champions League contention.
The former Derby County boss has unlocked the potential in a young squad that was wavering before his arrival, and Cole Palmer’s scintillating form epitomises Chelsea’s renaissance.
The England international claimed his fourth Premier League hat-trick during Saturday’s 3-1 triumph at Molineux, surpassing club legends Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
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Palmer also became the first player in top-flight history to score three separate first-half hat-tricks.
The 23-year-old has expressed delight over Rosenior’s arrival, claiming how life is now good under the tactician as they hit a purple patch of form.
Behind-the-scenes, BlueCo appear to be wasting little time in backing their new head coach ahead of what promises to be an interesting summer transfer window.
Chelsea have earmarked Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers as a top target, according to recent reports, while Atlético Madrid’s Julian Alvarez also remains a name under consideration.
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As per journalist Graeme Bailey, writing for TEAMtalk, Chelsea are in contact with Alvarez’s representatives and ‘holding talks’ about a potential blockbuster summer move.
Rosenior’s side have conducted thorough background work on the ex-Man City striker, receiving glowing assessments about his current condition and form levels.
Those positive reports have intensified Chelsea’s eagerness to push forward, and they’re ‘ready to move quickly’ if given encouragement.
Alvarez’s frustration at Atlético has prompted his camp to explore moves elsewhere, though complications for Chelsea surround Barcelona being his dream destination right now.
However, while the Camp Nou tops his list of preferred landing spots, Barça’s transfer activity has been put on hold due to their presidential elections, and a marquee move for the player is definitely no guarantee.
What’s more, Alvarez is said to be open to the prospect of returning to England as Chelsea eye a move.
The 26-year-old contributed 20 Premier League goals during his Etihad spell before Atlético secured his signature for a massive £82 million in 2024.
He’s since bagged 40 goals and 13 assists across 89 appearances, though recent form has dipped with just one goal in his last 13 outings across all competitions.
This hasn’t deterred Chelsea, though, and despite suggestions that he is on around £200,000-per-week at the Wanda Metropolitano and could cost £80 million, the west Londoners appear very keen indeed.
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The Blues boss has given his go-ahead.