Chelsea, known for their aggressiveness in the transfer market, are eyeing three young Argentine talents: Claudio Echeverri, Agustín Ruberto and Ian Subiabre, according to a report from 90min. However, the path to securing these commitments will not be easy as Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City are also closely following these South American prospects.
17-year-old attacking midfielder Claudio Echeverri has been linked with a possible move to the Premier League as Chelsea look to bolster their squad with his goalscoring ability and creativity. Due to the obvious need for more depth in attack, Echeverri could become a key player for the Blues in the coming seasons, although Manchester City, with its previous relationship with River Plate, could be a strong contender on offer.
Claudio Echeverri is not the only target of Europe’s greats
Agustín Ruberto and Ian Subiabre, two other jewels of Argentine football, are also in Chelsea’s sights. Both players, who have promising reputations in South America, could be long-term investments for the English club. However, competition from the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid makes Chelsea’s ambition even more complex.
Amid financial difficulties, Barcelona could see these young talents as an opportunity to strengthen their squad at reasonable prices. On the other hand, Real Madrid, known for turning promising young players into established stars, could offer an attractive development path for Echeverri, Ruberto and Subiabre.
The fate of these three Argentine players remains to be determined as they will look to join a club that offers a clear path to the first team and a well-defined development plan. Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid are engaged in a fierce battle for these South American gems and only time will tell which of these football giants will win the biggest prize.