Chelsea face stiff competition from Saudi Arabia for centre-back target


Chelsea could compete with a considerable offer from Saudi Arabia with the Feyenoord defender David Hancko this summer, according to a report.

The 27-year-old used up in Rotterdam during his time and was in importance under the direction of the Liverpool Manager Arne Slot. As a result, he has attracted a lot of attention from European giants, with Atletico Madrid coming closest to him.

The versatile central defender, who is also able to play with left -back, has continued in Feyenoord this semester, but seems to be increasingly leaving for a significant fee when the campaign has been completed and dusted.

Accordingly Voetbal InternationalHancko guarantees Feyenoord this summer and is interesting a variety of clubs – one of them is Chelsea. The blues are not the only team of the Premier League on the hunt, with West Ham United also keeping an eye on the Slovakians.

Atletico is still interested in the defense lawyer, while an uneven German club recently recognized Hancko. However, the fascinated parties of Europe have to compete with the wealth of the Middle East.

David Hancko

Hancko seems to leave Feyenoord in the near future / Jonathan Moscrop / Gettyimages

The report states that Al Nassr wants to sign it and prepares an offer that corresponds more than the club record fee of Feyenoord for Santiago Gimeneez in the winter window. Milan signed the Mexican striker for € 32 million, which means that Chelsea or West Ham may adapt or surpass a Saudi offer of over 27 million GBP for Hancko’s services.

Chelsea already has a wealth of central defensive options available, but is expected to strengthen in summer. Hancko’s ability to play left -backs also makes him an interesting capital with the blues in this department.

West Ham must now make drastic improvements on the field, but definitely back in the middle. Her defensive record was very disappointing this season and Graham Potter will demand reinforcements with the club during his first summer transmission window.

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