chelsea A £43m summer offer is currently being prepared for an “incredible” new striker who could replace Pedro Neto.

Blues prepare summer bid for new playmaker

The Blues crashed out of the Carabao Cup against Arsenal on Tuesday night, with former player Kai Havertz’s 97th-minute goal sealing their fate. Paul Merson Unbelievable about the performance.

Sky Sports commentator said: “Honestly, I can’t believe what I just saw. This is Chelsea Football Club. They have international footballers. They have the World Cup winner (Enzo Fernandez). They have players all over the place.

“This is not a bottom four, bottom five team. He (Wesley Fofana) is crying. He should be crying because they never tried.”

Liam Roneyall’s pragmatic game plan ultimately didn’t work, with Liam Delap squandering a good chance, while some of the west London side’s other attackers have also been criticized for their performances at times this season.

As a result, Chelsea have now set out to improve their forward options as they prepare a €50m (£43m) summer offer Nico Paz in ComoThis is despite Real Madrid having a buy-back clause which means they can sign their former player for €9m (£8m).

In fact, the Blues are planning to cut the likes of Neto and Jamie Gittens to create space for Paz, who they hope will partner Cole Palmer and Estevo in the attacking midfield.

However, it remains to be seen if a deal is possible as Real Madrid hold all the cards in their hands as they plan to re-sign the attacking midfielder.

Paz could be Chelsea’s ‘incredible’ signing

Lionel Messi Clearly a big fan of his countryman, who describes him as “incredible”, he has produced some eye-catching performances in Serie A since arriving at Como in the summer of 2024.

As the picture shows, the Spanish-born attacker is on pace to break last season’s record, suggesting his game has been improving, while Neto and Gittens’ performances have been less impressive.

The Portuguese winger has not scored or assisted in his last eight games Premier League Gittens has made 27 appearances in all competitions since joining Dortmund, scoring just one goal.

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It would therefore make sense to offload the attacking unit this summer to make room for Paez, but it may be difficult for BlueCo to complete a deal considering Real Madrid will trigger a buy-back clause.