Chelsea have entered the race to sign highly-rated Spanish midfielder Dro Fernandez from Barcelona Transfers.
After arriving at Barcelona in 2022 at the age of 14, Fernández has risen rapidly through La Masia, with his development drawing early comparisons to Thiago Alcântara and Pedri.
His introduction to senior football came during pre-season, where a spectacular goal against Daegu FC put him firmly on the radar, before he made his LaLiga debut against Real Sociedad in September.
That breakthrough was followed by a first Champions League start against Olympiacos, a night in which he defeated Fermín López to become the second-youngest player ever to register an assist in the competition, behind only US international Giovanni Reyna.
In recent days, the youngster has reportedly indicated his desire to leave the club, which has now attracted interest from several top European clubs for his signature.
According to him, Chelsea is now one of the clubs that want to sign him Transferswho claims the London giants have joined the race to sign Fernandez.
The Blues see his availability as a perfect market opportunity to sign another exciting talent that fits their youth-focused recruitment strategy with the potential to become a key player with high resale value in the future, the report said.
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However, they face stiff competition from Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund, who are set to enter a bidding war with the Blues to sign the Spanish U18 star. Transfers adds.
The Blues will have to act quickly to have a chance of securing his signature Ben JacobsIn a recent development, it is claimed that French champions Paris Saint-Germain are now the frontrunners and are on the verge of triggering the Spaniard’s £5 million release clause.
While Fernández has already shown he can perform at the highest level in Spain – notable for his passing efficiency and ability to operate under pressure – his journey at Chelsea could be far less straightforward.
The Blues are already well stocked in the central areas, with Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Andrey Santos, Romeo Lavia, Dário Essugo and highly rated youth player Reggie Walsh all competing for minutes under Enzo Maresca.
That’s why we have to The Blues instead refocus on strengthening other positions of their team, especially in defence, as Fernandez is likely to struggle to find opportunities at Stamford Bridge if a transfer is completed.
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