Chelsea agreed to sign Portugal international & Bundesliga defender
Wolves are on the verge of losing Nelson Semedo.
Wolverhampton are bracing themselves for the departure of the 28-year-old defender, who
appears to have no shortage of suitors.
While the report revolves around the interest from Atletico Madrid, Chelsea are another
team keeping close tabs on his situation.
They could make a move and seize the chance to add the Semedo on a cut-price deal ahead
of the new campaign.
However, the competition should be fierce from both Juventus and Atletico Madrid.
The Blues’ interest in Nelson comes in the midst of rumours swirling around the future
of Azpilicueta.
Portugal international has been linked with a move to Barcelona, and even though the Blues
are not willing to let him go for cheap, they are preparing for his possible move to Catalan
giants.
Azpilicueta’s departure should leave the German manager with Reece James as the only
reliable option at right wing-back.
It has accentuated the need for a new face in the position, with the Portuguese right-back
emerging as an option for Thomas Tuchel.
Formerly of Barcelona, the Portuguese joined Wolves in the summer of 2020, putting an end
to his dreadful spell in Barcelona.
Since arriving in England, the former Barcelona defender has become a crucial figure for Wolves,
notably racking up 63 competitive games for the Midlands club.
Nelson Semedo has indeed featured in a combined total of almost 150 games in the English and
Spanish top flight.
Benjamin Pavard could be allowed to leave Bayern in the ongoing summer transfer window
after negotiations took place between the defender’s camp and the Bundesliga giants
over his future.
And PL giants Chelsea have shown an interest in the 26-year-old defender, along with Atletico
Madrid and Juventus.
Benjamin joined the Bavarians from fellow Bundesliga club Stuttgart in the summer of
2019, a year after he had won the World Cup with France.
Pavard has since been a permanent fixture on the right side of Die Roten’s back-line,
chalking up 119 games in which he has chipped in with five goals and 11 assists.
France international has won three Bundesliga titles along with the UCL trophy during his
time at Bayern Munich.
However, with the Bundesliga giants signing Noussair Mazraoui this summer from Ajax, the
French defender’s spot in the side is under threat, and separation of ways could be on
the cards.
Several top teams around Europe are monitoring the Frenchman’s situation, with the Blues
among the interested sides.
The Blues are overseeing a massive defensive overhaul this summer.
Having lost Rudiger and Christensen as free agents, Chelsea are expected to add at least
two new centre-backs.
With Alonso also on his way out, a left-back is also likely to arrive, while a new right-back
could also be on the cards.
The former Stuttgart defender has two years left on his deal with the German club, and
the Bavarians could demand a significant fee for his services.