Chelsea to Rival Real Madrid: £100 Million Forward Target

Chelsea are recalled to have made big spending in the summer transfer window and built a strong squad for new head coach Xabi Alonso. Now the club is claimed to have set its sights on a new target.

According to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, the London side are closely tracking 22-year-old Argentine midfielder Nico Paz. The player has drawn attention with consistent performances since his 2024 transfer from Real Madrid to Como. He is reported to have developed under the guidance of Cesc Fabregas.

Real Madrid hold a buy-back clause worth 80 million euros for next summer. Despite this, it is suggested that Chelsea could look for an opportunity to open their new ownership era with a striking transfer.

Italian journalist Marco Conterio said the player is also developing physically and is constantly watched by Europe's major clubs. Chelsea officials are also reported to have followed the player closely in recent Serie A and Champions League matches. It is noted that the transfer would require a large fee, and the London club are emphasised as not shying away from spending.