Chelsea Close in on Samu Omorodion Deal.
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion in a deal worth around £35 million.
The 20-year-old Spanish striker has been cleared to leave Atletico after the club secured Julian Alvarez from Manchester City for £81 million.
Omorodion, who has impressed at the Olympics with Spain, scored eight goals in 35 La Liga appearances on loan at Alaves last season.
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Chelsea are keen to strengthen their attacking options, and Omorodion is seen as a promising talent.
The deal is separate from Conor Gallagher‘s impending move to Atletico Madrid, with the midfielder set to undergo a medical and sign a five-year contract.
Gallagher’s departure is part of a larger exodus of Chelsea academy graduates, with Trevoh Chalobah and Armando Broja also expected to leave.
Chelsea remain interested in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, but Omorodion is seen as a viable alternative.
The Blues will continue to negotiate with Atletico, who are also pursuing Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra, although this deal is not expected to impact Gallagher’s transfer.
