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Chelsea Scrambles for French Defender Tati
2 Feb
Summary
- Chelsea made a late €30 million bid for Nantes defender Tylel Tati.
- The Blues plan to loan Tati to Strasbourg if the transfer succeeds.
- Liverpool secured Jeremy Jacquet, prompting Chelsea's pivot to Tati.
Chelsea has launched a frantic late attempt to secure the services of Nantes' promising 18-year-old defender, Tylel Tati. The club has tabled a verbal offer reportedly worth €30 million, with plans to loan the player to Strasbourg. This move comes after Chelsea lost out to Liverpool in the race for another French centre-back, Jeremy Jacquet.
With Jacquet understood to be undergoing his medical at Liverpool, Chelsea's hierarchy has swiftly shifted their focus to Tati. The significant bid highlights the competitive market for young defensive talent across Europe. Chelsea is determined to strengthen their defensive options before the transfer window deadline, even if it requires a premium price on deadline day. Tati, described as "thoughtful," faces a quick decision.
The aggressive pursuit of Tati underscores the increasing demand for emerging defensive prospects. BlueCo officials have proposed a substantial financial package, which may also include a sell-on percentage for Nantes. This rapid pivot demonstrates Chelsea's commitment to securing future talent despite the time constraints of the transfer window.
