Chelsea have taken a step nearer to signing Marc Guiu after triggering the Barcelona striker’s €6 million (£5m) launch clause, in keeping with studies in Spain.
The 18-year-old made his first-team breakthrough at Barcelona final season, scoring two targets in seven video games.
However sturdy competitors for a spot in Barca’s assault resulted him being extra of an everyday for Barcelona B the place he scored six targets in 17 appearances.
Nevertheless, Guiu might have performed his ultimate sport for Barca B as they have been overwhelmed of their play-off for promotion to the Segunda Division on Sunday as Chelsea have now made a transfer to signal the ahead.
In line with Gerard Romero, Chelsea have given a sign that they are going to pay Guiu’s launch clause and the striker is in ‘superior’ talks with the Premier League aspect.
Bayern Munich have additionally been pushing to signal Guiu this summer time nevertheless it’s claimed that Chelsea are actually favourites to safe the deal.
Guiu was handed his senior debut at Barcelona by Xavi final October and scored along with his second contact to safe a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.
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‘Marc, an area child, makes the distinction for us,’ Xavi mentioned after Guiu made a right away impression.
‘I’ve thought of him as a result of he has a aim, a spark, and I like him personally. I’ve no issues trying within the academy. Fairly the alternative. I give the arrogance that they gave me after I was 17, 18 years previous.
‘I’m stunned that they’re not scared. I see them with a spark. They have a look at me with a face like, ‘give me a attempt, and also you’ll see that it’s going to be nice’.
‘I noticed it with Gavi, Balde, Lamine, Fermin, and I noticed Marc. He doesn’t look scared.’
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