Chelsea are closing in on signing Barcelona’s Marc Guiu on a long-term deal by triggering his release clause.
- Chelsea close to signing Guiu
- Set to beat Bayern in transfer race
- Barcelona offered new deal to the player
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign 18-year-old Barcelona forward Marc Guiu this summer as they plan to trigger the release clause in the player’s contract that is set at €6m (£5m/$6m).
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Romano also added that the Premier League side are currently in talks with the player over a long-term deal. The teenager had earlier held talks with Bayern Munich during the weekend, however, the West London club are being considered as favourites to land the striker.
DID YOU KNOW?
Guiu, who made his senior debut in October last year, appeared in seven matches across all competitions in the 2023/24 season where he scored two goals, one each in La Liga and the Champions League.
WHAT NEXT FOR MARC GUIU?
The Barcelona youth product has been offered a new contract by the Catalan giants, however, it seems the player is all set to move to the Premier League.
