A bid of £60million will be enough for Chelsea to land top target, Paris Saint-Germain wing-back Achraf Hakimi, according to a report.
Hakimi has become one of the world’s best wing-backs over the past few seasons. Indeed, he’s been impactful at each of his last three clubs.
The final season of his loan with Borussia Dortmund, 2019/20, saw him directly involved in 15 league goals, as well as four in the Champions League. That led to a move to Inter Milan, where he scored seven goals and provided 10 assists in the league in one season. That was enough to gain him an immediate move to PSG, for in the region of £60million. In 77 games for the Ligue 1 side so far, he’s scored eight goals and provided 11 assists. It’s little surprise, then, that he’s being courted yet again. Indeed, Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly both keen on the Morocco international.
There are indications that the former may shortly name Mauricio Pochettino as manager. One of the reasons Chelsea are so interested in him is the fact that the Argentine managed Hakimi at PSG.
According to a recent TEAMtalk report, PSG will let the wingback to leave "if they receive a suitable offer." As part of a new approach, they would consider bids for only a select few great players, including Hakimi.
Chelsea learns the asking price of Hakimi
An update, which included details on what PSG would take in exchange for Hakimi, has since confirmed their choice to permit him to depart.
According to Football Insider, the Ligue 1 club has "put a £50–60 million price tag" on the wing-back.
The final season of his loan with Borussia Dortmund, 2019/20, saw him directly involved in 15 league goals, as well as four in the Champions League. That led to a move to Inter Milan, where he scored seven goals and provided 10 assists in the league in one season. That was enough to gain him an immediate move to PSG, for in the region of £60million. In 77 games for the Ligue 1 side so far, he’s scored eight goals and provided 11 assists. It’s little surprise, then, that he’s being courted yet again. Indeed, Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly both keen on the Morocco international.
There are indications that the former may shortly name Mauricio Pochettino as manager. One of the reasons Chelsea are so interested in him is the fact that the Argentine managed Hakimi at PSG.
According to a recent TEAMtalk report, PSG will let the wingback to leave "if they receive a suitable offer." As part of a new approach, they would consider bids for only a select few great players, including Hakimi.
Chelsea learns the asking price of Hakimi
An update, which included details on what PSG would take in exchange for Hakimi, has since confirmed their choice to permit him to depart.
According to Football Insider, the Ligue 1 club has "put a £50–60 million price tag" on the wing-back.
The report adds PSG feel that to be ‘reasonable’ taking into account the £60million they paid for him. That he’s continued his stellar form since his move and is under contract until 2026 means that is certainly true.
What’s more, the report suggests the club will ‘stand firm’ in their valuation due to the length of Hakimi’s deal. Should they not receive a suitable offer, it’s not as if his value will suddenly dwindle.
Hakimi snare simple task for Chelsea
Given the financial might the Blues possess, snaring Hakimi should not be hard. While Man Utd might be in the mix, they’re likely to prioritise a striker signing, so won’t have their full attention on the deal.
Chelsea might be in the clear if that’s to happen, and things could fall into place for them even more soon.
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