Borussia Dortmund’s sensation Erling Haaland “expects” to move to Chelsea this summer, but his agent Mino Raiola can create a stumbling block.
The Blues are still looking for a new elite striker despite the arrival of Timo Werner in June last year, with the German striker proving to be more effective in supporting a center-forward than in that role itself in 2020/21.
Still only 20 years old, a deal for Haaland would probably cost a cool £ 170 million in total. However, it was revealed last month that that amount can not actually deter Chelsea in their quest for the coveted frontman.
The Norwegian has scored 57 goals in just 59 games since arriving from Molde, including 41 strikes in as many games last season, but Dortmund are in a difficult position, with a £ 65 million release clause in their contract that will be active from next year. . This means that if the Bundesliga side want to sell him for something close to his value, they may have to do so now.
And according to Transfer Window Podcasts Ian McGarry, the player expects to move to Stamford Bridge this summer. However, McGarry adds that Haaland’s representative Raiola’s insistence on a relocation clause may prove to be an obstacle to any transfer.
The super agent is said to want to ensure that all subsequent transfers from Chelsea are smooth, while securing his assignment. If the move is to go ahead, McGarry believes that this is a key issue that must be ironed out first.
Super agents Mino Raiola can give and stumbles / Stefano Guidi / Getty Images
Just as it did in 2012 when Chelsea landed Eden Hazard, the Blues’ hierarchy hoping to win the Champions League will give them an advantage when competing with Manchester City and Real Madrid for Haaland’s signature.
Speaking in June, Haaland revealed that he surprisingly dreams of winning Europe’s premier club competition. “For as long as I can remember, even when I was really young, I watched the Champions League,” he said, quoting TeamTalk.
“There were fantastic teams with great legends who scored goals. So it became my dream.
“My dream was to play in the Champions League, to score goals in the Champions League. You know that’s where the best players play and that’s where the best players belong. ”
