Chelsea ‘need help and experience going forward’ says pundit
Chelsea and Manchester United target Edinson Cavani would still rather leave Paris Saint-German for Atletico Madrid, according to a report. Cavani’s father talked up the possibility of the striker heading to Spain earlier this month, though a deal has yet to be agreed.
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“I think there is a strong chance he will go to Atletico, the option to join the club (Atletico) always remains in June.
“There are lots of other clubs but when you give your word to a team, you respect it. If tomorrow, if he is available and Atletico still want him, I think he will sign.
“He is a player who needs time to play and today he only plays four or six minutes per game. PSG are treating him unfairly.”
The Independent also state that Chelsea may now move for AC Milan’s Krzysztof Piatek, who would cost around £27m, instead.
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The Blues are currently dealing with an ankle injury to Tammy Abraham while United have been hit hard by Marcus Rashford’s back problem.
Cavani could yet still move to either Chelsea or United, but they would need Atletico’s interest in the former Napoli man to wane.