According to Bild journalist Christian Falk, Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is open to joining Chelsea this summer. Chelsea currently have two senior right-backs in the form of Reece James and Cesar Azpilicueta in their ranks....CONTINUE READING
During the current transfer window, however, the latter has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona. This summer, the Blues also lost key centre-backs Antonio Rüdiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers. As a result, they are eager to strengthen their defenses before the transfer window opens.
Thomas Tuchel’s team hoped to sign Seville’s long-term goalkeeper Jules Kounde. The Frenchman, who can play both centre-back and right-back, instead joins Barcelona. Pavard of Bayern Munich, who has similar versatility, has thus emerged as a Chelsea option.
This summer, they were linked with a move for the 26-year-old, along with Manchester United. When asked about his future at the Allianz Arena, Pavard remained tight-lipped. However, according to the above source, he is willing to join the Stamford Bridge club.
Chelsea, on the other hand, must make a serious offer to secure the services of the right-backs. It’s unclear whether they’ll be able to meet Munich’s demands for the France international. It’s also unclear whether Manchester United intends to pursue Pavard further.
The Red Devils currently have Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka on their roster and are unlikely to make a move for the player unless one of them is sold. Bayern Munich is ready to sell Pavard despite Chelsea’s interest in the transfer window.
Matthijs de Ligt was signed from Juventus for more than €65 million, while Noussair Mazraoui was signed on a free transfer. The additions of de Ligt and Mazraouis, on the other hand, spell doom for Pavard. There are reports that Julian Nagelsmann’s side is ready to sell the 26-year-old this summer for around 30 million euros.
Bayern signed Pavard from VfB Stuttgart for around 30 million euros in the summer of 2019. Since then, the Frenchman has made 119 appearances for Bayern in all competitions, scoring 16 goals.
During his time at the club, Pavard has also helped the German giants win nine trophies. He could be on his way out this summer, however, as Chelsea is interested in signing him.
