Chelsea are all set to announce the signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion in time for their Club World Cup game against Palmeiras.
The Brazilian will be joined by Englishman Jamie Gittens, who is joining the Blues from Borussia Dortmund after a lot of negotiations between the two clubs.
But by the looks of it, Chelsea’s shopping spree is far from over as they are looking to add more attackers to their squad in the ongoing summer transfer window.
West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus is another player who has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, and the Blues have reportedly learned how much they will have to pay to land the player.
Chelsea have already had a £50m proposal rejected for Kudus, with them not the only Premier League side interested in a deal.
London rivals Tottenham are also considering a move for their rival’s key man, and now both clubs have learned how much they need to stump up to bring him in.
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How much will Chelsea have to pay to sign Mohammed Kudus this summer?
According to The Guardian, the Hammers are open to a fee of around £60m to sign the Ghana international, the same price Chelsea just paid for Pedro.
The versatility of Kudus is likely to play a part in why Chelsea and Spurs are so interested in his services.
He can play anywhere across the attacking line, including up front. Maresca is a big fan of Kudus, describing him as ‘brilliant’ after the Blues defeated West Ham 3-0 in the recently concluded season.
Given the rivalry between Chelsea and Spurs, this transfer battle is certainly one to keep an eye on going forward.
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