Chelsea are currently undergoing one of the best periods in their recent history. They finished last season in fourth position in the Premier League and won the Conference League. Moreover, the Blues were recently crowned World Champions following an emphatic 3-0 victory against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final.
However, as the tournament has drawn to a close, the Blues’ focus is back on reinforcing the squad ahead of next season. There have already been a number of signings for Chelsea, but they show no signs of slowing down, with the club now progressing to secure the signature of another player.
Earlier, it was reported that Chelsea are interested in Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze. Now, it looks like the club have taken a major step towards bringing him to Stamford bRID
TEAMtalk have reported that Chelsea have opened talks to sign Eberechi Eze. The Blues have initiated conversations with the player's representatives to explore a potential transfer.
Chelsea open talks to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace this summer
Chelsea are expected to part ways with Joao Felix, Christopher Nkunku, and possibly Nicolas Jackson this summer. So, the club will need to bring in replacements to maintain squad depth, and Eze could be an ideal candidate for the job.
The England international scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in 43 appearances in all competitions last season for Crystal Palace. Apart from his preferred number 10 position, he can also play in central midfield and on the left flank.
Eze has a release clause of £68 million in his contract. Apart from Chelsea, two city rivals, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, are also interested in the player. So, let's see how this transfer saga plays out and who ends up winning the race for the England international's signature this summer.