Chelsea have been linked with a move for the Argentine midfielder Claudio Echeverri.
According to a report from the Spanish publication Sport, Chelsea and Manchester City are now hoping to secure the services of the Argentine prodigy but they will face competition from Barcelona.
The Spanish giants are reasonably confident of winning the race to sign the highly-rated youngster and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea and Manchester City can outmuscle them in the race.
The midfielder has a €25 million release clause in his contract and all three clubs have the resources to pay up full stuff the transfer might eventually come down to the player’s preference and the Blues must work hard to convince him to join them instead of Manchester City and Barcelona.
Chelsea have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players since the change of ownership and they have brought in a number of long-term prospects.
It’s a very would be another solid long-term investment for them. The midfielder certainly has the potential to justify the €25 million outlay in the long run and he could develop into a key player for Chelsea.
The Argentine midfielder will hope to play for a big club and fulfil his tremendous potential. All three clubs will be exciting destinations for him and it remains to be seen what he decides.
The opportunity to join Barcelona can be hard to turn down for most South American youngsters but the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City can provide him with the platform to showcase his abilities at a high level as well.
The 17-year-old will probably seek game-time assurances and a clear pathway to the first team before making the move. Time will tell whether Chelsea and Manchester City can sell their project to the player better than the Spanish giants.